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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: $27,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,517

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $21,600
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $20,410
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95   95
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78   78
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 300 205 4,675
Options (change) 249 171 4,212
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $40,490 $45,795 $27,170
Total Invoice $37,477 $42,391 $25,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,841
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$40,490$45,795$27,170
Adjustments for Features-4,450-6,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$39,145$27,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$37,477$42,391$25,517
Adjustments for Features-4,119-6,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,358$36,235$25,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $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
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,450$10,650$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$6,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,119-6,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length195.7 in179.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested407591%
Total Not Requested4009%

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