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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: $27,590

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $21,990
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     125
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40 42
Rear bumper protector 60 60 62
Cargo tray 65 65 67
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,305 205 4,675
Options (change) 2,073 165 4,212
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $38,030 $44,830 $27,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,008
Model Year201520152019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$38,030$44,830$27,590
Adjustments for Features-1,250-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$41,365$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,585$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length 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$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,350$8,565$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,160-3,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152019
ModelCadenzaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in182.7 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested115037%
Total Not Requested194063%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Sunroof900Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested362581%
Total Not Requested85019%

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