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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: $37,589

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,967

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $36,090
Base Invoice $39,115 $33,675
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 80  
Rear bumper protector 75 98
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo net 40 44
Cargo tray 65  
Rear bumper protector 60 63
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 205 584
Options (change) 165 377
Destination 800 915
Total Price $43,405 $37,589
Total Invoice $40,080 $34,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,211
Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$43,405$37,589
Adjustments for Features0-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,405$34,259
Total Invoice$40,080$34,967
Adjustments for Features0-3,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,080$31,869

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,230$10,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,098

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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