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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: $26,745 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $52,205 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $48,821 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $77,045 | $81,545 | $89,350 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $72,037 | $76,245 | $83,542 | $18,751 | $19,707 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 495 | 495 | 495 | ||
| Cargo cover | 195 | 195 | 195 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Cargo mat | 85 | 85 | 85 | 95 | 95 |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |||
| UVO | 600 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 436 | 436 | 436 | ||
| Cargo cover | 172 | 172 | 172 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 119 | 119 | 119 | ||
| Cargo mat | 75 | 75 | 75 | 78 | 78 |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |||
| UVO | 558 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||
| Remote start | 410 | 410 | |||
| Options (change) | 910 | 910 | 910 | 6,230 | 5,030 |
| Options (change) | 802 | 802 | 802 | 5,577 | 4,481 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $78,950 | $83,450 | $91,255 | $26,745 | $26,745 |
| Total Invoice | $73,834 | $78,042 | $85,339 | $25,153 | $25,013 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,105 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,305 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 420hp V8 | 420hp V8 | 420hp V8 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |||
| 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) | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $78,950 | $83,450 | $91,255 | $26,745 | $26,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,975 | -14,350 | -17,500 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,975 | $69,100 | $73,755 | $25,870 | $26,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,125 | $6,780 | $0 | $875 |
| Total Invoice | $73,834 | $78,042 | $85,339 | $25,153 | $25,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,199 | -13,420 | -16,365 | -823 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,635 | $64,622 | $68,974 | $24,330 | $25,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,987 | $6,339 | $0 | $683 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| $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 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system | $100 | $100 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||||
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $14,725 | $17,100 | $20,250 | $3,625 | $2,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,975 | $14,350 | $17,500 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,199 | -13,420 | -16,365 | -823 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 203.9 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,594 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 42.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 64.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 60.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 64.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.2 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 62.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 49.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 24.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.2 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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