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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: $24,230

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $11,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $22,490
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     125
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     102
Options (change) 205 205 775
Options (change) 165 165 642
Destination 825 825 965
Total Price $35,930 $44,830 $24,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,048
Model Year201520152020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,930$44,830$24,230
Adjustments for Features-2,950-8,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$36,590$24,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,025$11,315$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$8,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,742-7,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152020
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.3,012 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 Forte GT

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

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