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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,785

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $53,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,082

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $51,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeForteForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $20,966 $22,422
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Cargo cover 195 195 195    
Cargo mat 85 85 85 95 95
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo net       50 50
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Floor mats       125 125
Remote start       495 495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Cargo cover 174 174 174    
Cargo mat 76 76 76 78 78
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo net       42 42
Rear bumper protector       62 62
Floor mats       102 102
Remote start       410 410
Options (change) 1,010 1,010 415 4,790 4,790
Options (change) 900 900 370 4,221 4,221
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 895 895
Total Price $81,300 $85,900 $94,405 $27,785 $29,485
Total Invoice $77,240 $81,610 $89,725 $26,082 $27,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,467
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeForteForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$81,300$85,900$94,405$27,785$29,485
Adjustments for Features-12,305-14,330-17,8800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,995$71,570$76,525$27,785$29,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0$1,425
Total Invoice$77,240$81,610$89,725$26,082$27,538
Adjustments for Features-11,691-13,614-16,9940-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,549$67,996$72,731$26,082$27,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,447$7,182$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeForteForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750  
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100  
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000   
HDMI port $25$25  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
Streaming video support $25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$15,905$17,930$21,480$3,600$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,305$14,330$17,880$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,691-13,614-16,9940-257

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEscaladeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length203.9 in171.3 in
Width80.5 in70.1 in
Height74.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft356.4 ft3

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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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested410096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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