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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,510

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelDTSForte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,425 $21,600
Base Invoice $51,432 $20,410
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 695 5,015
Options (change) 612 4,493
Destination 920 895
Total Price $56,040 $27,510
Total Invoice $52,964 $25,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,370
Model Year20102018
ModelDTSForte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$56,040$27,510
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,140$27,510
Total Invoice$52,964$25,798
Adjustments for Features-1,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,168$25,798

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelDTSForte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,300$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelDTSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length207.6 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested342577%
Total Not Requested105023%

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