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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: $27,640 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $40,750 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,962 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $38,047 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $66,400 | $70,680 | $79,945 | $72,855 | $83,295 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $62,138 | $66,140 | $74,749 | $68,174 | $77,881 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |||||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | |||||
| Sunroof | 876 | 876 | 876 | ||||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |||||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |||||
| Remote start | 410 | 410 | |||||
| Options (change) | 995 | 995 | 0 | 995 | 0 | 4,645 | 4,645 |
| Options (change) | 876 | 876 | 0 | 876 | 0 | 4,101 | 4,101 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $68,390 | $72,670 | $80,940 | $74,845 | $84,290 | $27,640 | $29,340 |
| Total Invoice | $64,009 | $68,011 | $75,744 | $70,045 | $78,876 | $25,962 | $27,418 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,035 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,762 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 332hp V8 H | 332hp V8 H | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | D4 | D4 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,390 | $72,670 | $80,940 | $74,845 | $84,290 | $27,640 | $29,340 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,715 | -7,590 | -10,325 | -8,265 | -10,900 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,675 | $65,080 | $70,615 | $66,580 | $73,390 | $27,640 | $29,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,405 | $8,940 | $4,905 | $11,715 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Total Invoice | $64,009 | $68,011 | $75,744 | $70,045 | $78,876 | $25,962 | $27,418 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,285 | -7,103 | -9,662 | -7,735 | -10,200 | 0 | -257 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,724 | $60,908 | $66,082 | $62,310 | $68,676 | $25,962 | $27,161 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,184 | $8,358 | $4,586 | $10,952 | $0 | $1,199 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 4-speed 2-mode automatic | $1800 | $1800 | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| 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 | $350 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $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 | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $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 | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Approach detection | $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 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $350 | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,040 | $11,915 | $14,650 | $12,590 | $15,225 | $4,325 | $4,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,715 | $7,590 | $10,325 | $8,265 | $10,900 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,285 | -7,103 | -9,662 | -7,735 | -10,200 | 0 | -257 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,692 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 64.4 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 35.9 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 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3950 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3850 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 7% |
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