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Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $63,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,336

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $57,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelXLRXLRForteForte
TrimPlatinumXLR-VKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $18,600 $20,600
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $17,708 $19,436
Premium Package     2,100 1,800
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     115 115
Premium Package     1,893 1,624
Technology Package     1,800 1,570
Cargo net     42 42
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 0 0 4,265 3,765
Options (change) 0 0 3,828 3,329
Destination 840 840 800 800
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $23,665 $25,165
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $22,336 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,813
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelXLRXLRForteForte
TrimPlatinumXLR-VKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine320hp V8443hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$87,055$106,355$23,665$25,165
Adjustments for Features-11,550-11,1000-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,505$95,255$23,665$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0$1,425
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$22,336$23,565
Adjustments for Features-10,578-9,8490-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,149$84,521$22,336$23,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,372$0$1,159

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelXLRXLRForteForte
TrimPlatinumXLR-VKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$15,675$15,225$4,125$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,550$11,100$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,578-9,8490-70

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelXLRForte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length177.7 in178.3 in
Width72.3 in70.1 in
Height50.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

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