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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,032

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $7,388

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $15,900
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $15,599
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     115
Cargo net 40 40 42
Rear bumper protector 60 60 62
Cargo tray 65 65 67
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 205 205 765
Options (change) 165 165 633
Destination 800 800 800
Total Price $36,105 $43,405 $17,465
Total Invoice $24,420 $40,080 $17,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,582
Model Year201420142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$36,105$43,405$17,465
Adjustments for Features-7,105-11,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$31,610$17,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$24,420$40,080$17,032
Adjustments for Features-4,806-10,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,614$29,189$17,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,575$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,975$12,665$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$11,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,806-10,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelCadenzaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

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

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