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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: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $19,300
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $18,380
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,500    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo tray 65 65 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,362    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,630 130 3,665
Options (change) 1,467 105 3,187
Destination 825 825 775
Total Price $37,355 $44,755 $23,740
Total Invoice $34,699 $41,418 $22,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,905
Model Year201520152013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,355$44,755$23,740
Adjustments for Features-2,640-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,715$38,025$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0
Total Invoice$34,699$41,418$22,342
Adjustments for Features-2,452-6,2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,247$35,190$22,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,943$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,165$10,255$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,452-6,2280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152013
ModelCadenzaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in104.3 in
Length195.5 in178.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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