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Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $31,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelXTSXTSXTSForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,690 $53,585 $58,160 $17,495
Base Invoice $45,769 $50,102 $54,380 $16,660
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450 1,450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Sunroof       700
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       70
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,276 1,276    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145
Leather seating surfaces       870
Sunroof       610
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 350 1,990
Options (change) 1,584 1,584 308 1,712
Destination 920 920 920 695
Total Price $51,410 $56,305 $59,430 $20,180
Total Invoice $48,273 $52,606 $55,608 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,196
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelXTSXTSXTSForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6304hp V6304hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 14?, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20215/45-17
Total Price$51,410$56,305$59,430$20,180
Adjustments for Features-8,530-11,180-13,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,880$45,125$46,200$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$3,320$0
Total Invoice$48,273$52,606$55,608$19,067
Adjustments for Features-8,010-10,446-12,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,263$42,160$43,229$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,897$2,966$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201320132010
ModelXTSXTSXTSForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,850$13,500$15,550$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,530$11,180$13,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,010-10,446-12,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132010
ModelXTSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in104.3 in
Length202.0 in178.3 in
Width72.9 in69.9 in
Height59.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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