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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSXTSForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PremiumV-Sport PlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,250 $55,705 $64,550 $63,770 $72,320 $18,895
Base Invoice $46,295 $52,084 $60,354 $59,625 $67,619 $18,000
Paint, special red 995 995 995 995 995  
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250  
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450 1,450   1,450    
Technology Package           1,800
Sunroof           750
Leather Package           1,000
Cargo net           40
Paint, special red 876 876 876 876 876  
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220  
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,276 1,276   1,276    
Technology Package           1,570
Sunroof           655
Leather Package           870
Cargo net           32
Options (change) 3,045 3,045 1,595 3,045 1,595 3,590
Options (change) 2,680 2,680 1,404 2,680 1,404 3,127
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695
Total Price $53,290 $59,745 $67,140 $67,810 $74,910 $23,180
Total Invoice $49,970 $55,759 $62,753 $63,300 $70,018 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,904
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSXTSForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PremiumV-Sport PlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20215/45-17
Total Price$53,290$59,745$67,140$67,810$74,910$23,180
Adjustments for Features-7,725-10,700-14,600-11,875-15,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,565$49,045$52,540$55,935$59,135$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,480$6,975$10,370$13,570$0
Total Invoice$49,970$55,759$62,753$63,300$70,018$21,822
Adjustments for Features-7,244-9,986-13,646-11,085-14,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,726$45,773$49,107$52,215$55,273$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,047$6,381$9,489$12,547$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSXTSForte
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PremiumV-Sport PlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Wiper de-icer     $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD player     $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$11,325$14,300$18,200$15,475$19,375$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,725$10,700$14,600$11,875$15,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,244-9,986-13,646-11,085-14,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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