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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: $23,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $25,455 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $23,550 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | STS | STS | STS | Forte |
| Trim | V6 | V8 | STS-V | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,410 | $55,910 | $80,160 | $18,895 |
| Base Invoice | $43,393 | $52,276 | $73,448 | $18,000 |
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | 750 | |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 4,155 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 208 | |||
| Sunroof | 996 | 996 | 655 | |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 3,449 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,450 | 4,155 | 1,200 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 1,204 | 3,449 | 996 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,635 | $60,840 | $84,235 | $23,180 |
| Total Invoice | $45,372 | $56,500 | $77,319 | $21,822 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,820 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,958 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | STS | STS | STS | Forte |
| Trim | V6 | V8 | STS-V | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 320hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 235/50-17 | 255/45-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,635 | $60,840 | $84,235 | $23,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -635 | -4,200 | -6,715 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,000 | $56,640 | $77,520 | $23,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,640 | $29,520 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,372 | $56,500 | $77,319 | $21,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | -592 | -3,900 | -6,164 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,780 | $52,600 | $71,155 | $21,822 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,820 | $26,375 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | STS | STS | STS | Forte |
| Trim | V6 | V8 | STS-V | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,700 | $8,265 | $10,780 | $4,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $635 | $4,200 | $6,715 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -592 | -3,900 | -6,164 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | STS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| 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 | 1750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
| 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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