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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: $24,125 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $39,415 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $36,021 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte |
| Trim | Base | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $61,595 | $80,725 | $71,915 | $19,800 |
| Base Invoice | $56,975 | $74,671 | $66,881 | $18,860 |
| Sunroof | 995 | 750 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 826 | 655 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Options (change) | 995 | 0 | 0 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 826 | 0 | 0 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 775 |
| Total Price | $63,540 | $81,675 | $72,865 | $24,125 |
| Total Invoice | $58,751 | $75,621 | $67,831 | $22,730 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,610 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,804 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte |
| Trim | Base | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 332hp V8 H | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | D4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/65-18 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $63,540 | $81,675 | $72,865 | $24,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,805 | -12,265 | -10,515 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,735 | $69,410 | $62,350 | $24,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,675 | $6,615 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,751 | $75,621 | $67,831 | $22,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,217 | -11,356 | -9,789 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,534 | $64,265 | $58,042 | $22,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,731 | $6,508 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte |
| Trim | Base | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 4-speed 2-mode automatic | $1800 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Front side airbags | $350 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Power-deployable running boards | $750 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable third row seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | $850 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,530 | $15,990 | $14,240 | $3,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,805 | $12,265 | $10,515 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,217 | -11,356 | -9,789 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 5,692 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
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| 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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