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Cadillac STS 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 STS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,710 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $32,385 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,964 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $30,459 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $50,820 | $56,380 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $48,024 | $53,279 | $20,410 |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 4,600 | 2,840 | |
| Luxury Level Two Package | 3,950 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 4,048 | 2,499 | |
| Luxury Level Two Package | 3,476 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Cargo net | 42 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,550 | 2,840 | 5,215 |
| Options (change) | 7,524 | 2,499 | 4,659 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $60,245 | $60,095 | $27,710 |
| Total Invoice | $56,423 | $56,653 | $25,964 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,410 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,827 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 235/50-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $60,245 | $60,095 | $27,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,275 | -1,975 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,970 | $58,120 | $27,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $850 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $56,423 | $56,653 | $25,964 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,194 | -1,862 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,229 | $54,791 | $25,964 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $438 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,800 | $6,500 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,275 | $1,975 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,194 | -1,862 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Luxury Level Two Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
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 Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3400 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 24% |
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