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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: $32,437

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,090

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $27,992
Luxury Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 50 48
Cargo tray 80 80  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Luxury Package 2,670    
Cargo net 40 40 31
Cargo tray 65 65  
Rear bumper protector 60 60 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Options (change) 3,205 205 1,767
Options (change) 2,835 165 1,423
Destination 800 800 775
Total Price $39,105 $43,405 $32,437
Total Invoice $27,090 $40,080 $30,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,105$43,405$32,437
Adjustments for Features-270-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,835$41,520$32,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$27,090$40,080$30,190
Adjustments for Features-187-1,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,903$38,339$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,436$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$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$6,540$8,155$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-187-1,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in103.0 in
Length195.5 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested259084%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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