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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: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $60,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $54,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelXLRXLRForte
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $21,600
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $20,410
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 0 0 4,425
Options (change) 0 0 4,005
Destination 840 840 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $26,920
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,770
Model Year200920092018
ModelXLRXLRForte
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$87,055$106,355$26,920
Adjustments for Features-8,350-7,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,705$98,455$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$25,310
Adjustments for Features-7,647-7,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,080$87,360$25,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,280$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092018
ModelXLRXLRForte
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$14,725$14,275$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,350$7,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,647-7,0100

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelXLRForte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length177.7 in179.5 in
Width72.3 in70.1 in
Height50.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested245055%
Total Not Requested202545%

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