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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: $17,605

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $15,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,167

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $14,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,990 $38,990 $44,390 $15,990
Base Invoice $30,345 $36,166 $41,077 $15,684
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95   95
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       115
Cargo net 40 40 40 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78   78
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 300 300 205 765
Options (change) 247 247 169 633
Destination 900 900 900 850
Total Price $33,190 $40,190 $45,495 $17,605
Total Invoice $31,492 $37,313 $42,146 $17,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,747
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 12630, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$33,190$40,190$45,495$17,605
Adjustments for Features-6,155-13,355-15,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,035$26,835$29,940$17,605
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$31,492$37,313$42,146$17,167
Adjustments for Features-5,840-12,399-14,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,652$24,914$27,736$17,167
Cost Above Minimum$738$0$2,822$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$14,325$16,525$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$13,355$15,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,840-12,399-14,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelCadenzaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length195.7 in179.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 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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