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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,325 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $35,560 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,160 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $32,357 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Trim | Base | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $55,990 | $19,800 |
| Base Invoice | $51,791 | $18,860 |
| Sunroof | 995 | 750 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 826 | 655 |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Options (change) | 995 | 1,750 |
| Options (change) | 826 | 1,525 |
| Destination | 900 | 775 |
| Total Price | $57,885 | $22,325 |
| Total Invoice | $53,517 | $21,160 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,305 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,725 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Trim | Base | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/65-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $57,885 | $22,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,255 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,630 | $22,325 |
| Total Invoice | $53,517 | $21,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,632 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,885 | $21,160 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Trim | Base | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Removable third row seats | $0 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,430 | $3,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,255 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,632 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,666 lb. | 2,782 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 64.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.6 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 61.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 25.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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