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Cadillac ELR vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelELRForte
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,000 $21,600
Base Invoice $62,075 $20,410
Cargo tray 120 80
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo tray 106 67
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 120 5,245
Options (change) 106 4,684
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $58,615 $27,740
Total Invoice $55,676 $25,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,980
Model Year20162018
ModelELRForte
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine233hp E+164hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)83/87 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20215/45-17
Total Price$58,615$27,740
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,765$27,740
Total Invoice$55,676$25,989
Adjustments for Features-2,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,969$25,989

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelELRForte
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,825$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7070

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelELRForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in106.3 in
Length186.0 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,065 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%

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