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Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,448

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,420

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $26,116
Cargo net 50 50 46
Rear bumper protector 75 75 72
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Cargo net 40 40 30
Rear bumper protector 60 60 47
Cargo tray 65 65 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 205 205 1,908
Options (change) 165 165 1,541
Destination 800 800 645
Total Price $36,105 $43,405 $30,448
Total Invoice $24,420 $40,080 $28,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,854
Model Year201420142008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$36,105$43,405$30,448
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,105$38,715$30,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$24,420$40,080$28,302
Adjustments for Features0-4,331-28
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,420$35,749$28,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,329$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$11,355$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,331-28

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in99.4 in
Length195.5 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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