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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: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $19,300
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $18,380
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 80 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Luxury Package 3,000      
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net 42 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 67 60
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Luxury Package 2,475      
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 4,130 130 130 3,665
Options (change) 3,565 109 109 3,187
Destination 900 900 900 775
Total Price $37,320 $40,320 $45,720 $23,740
Total Invoice $34,873 $37,337 $42,329 $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: $8,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,888
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,320$40,320$45,720$23,740
Adjustments for Features-3,575-7,675-9,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,745$32,645$35,805$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$34,873$37,337$42,329$22,342
Adjustments for Features-3,341-7,107-9,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,532$30,230$33,149$22,342
Cost Above Minimum$1,302$0$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForte
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
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$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,875$10,975$13,215$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$7,675$9,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,341-7,107-9,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelCadenzaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length195.7 in178.3 in
Width73.6 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested152567%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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