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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $30,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $29,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSRio
TrimLuxuryPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $20,755
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $19,667
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 470
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 388
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $52,895 $58,455 $22,075
Total Invoice $49,955 $55,210 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,628
Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSRio
TrimLuxuryPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$52,895$58,455$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,565-4,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,330$53,465$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$49,955$55,210$20,905
Adjustments for Features-2,422-4,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,533$50,497$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,964$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSRio
TrimLuxuryPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$8,715$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$4,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,422-4,7130

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in101.2 in
Length196.7 in172.0 in
Width72.6 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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