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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: $27,075

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $41,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $38,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $20,990
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $19,811
Sunroof 995 995   995    
Premium Tech Package           4,200
Universal garage door opener           350
Rear bumper protector           75
Floor mats           115
Remote start           495
Sunroof 876 876   876    
Premium Tech Package           3,863
Universal garage door opener           291
Rear bumper protector           62
Floor mats           93
Remote start           410
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 5,235
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 4,719
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $27,075
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $25,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,823
Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/40-18
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$27,075
Adjustments for Features-8,340-9,215-11,950-9,890-12,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,050$63,455$68,990$64,955$71,765$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$25,380
Adjustments for Features-7,806-8,624-11,183-9,256-11,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,203$59,387$64,561$60,789$67,155$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,184$8,358$4,586$10,952$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750 
Running boards$350  $350  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
HD radio     $50
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000 
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels     $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,115$11,990$14,725$12,665$15,300$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,340$9,215$11,950$9,890$12,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,806-8,624-11,183-9,256-11,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelEscaladeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in171.3 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height75.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft356.4 ft3

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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?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested450097%
Total Not Requested1253%

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