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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: $33,087

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,990 $44,090 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,739 $40,805 $28,084
Cargo net 50 50 48
Cargo tray 80 80  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Navigation system     1,600
Cargo net 40 40 31
Cargo tray 65 65  
Rear bumper protector 60 60 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 205 205 2,367
Options (change) 165 165 1,870
Destination 850 850 725
Total Price $37,045 $45,145 $33,087
Total Invoice $34,754 $41,820 $30,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,215
Model Year201620162011
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, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,045$45,145$33,087
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,045$40,580$31,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,535$0
Total Invoice$34,754$41,820$30,679
Adjustments for Features0-4,229-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,754$37,591$29,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,837$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162011
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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$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 
Traffic information$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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$5,690$10,255$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,229-1,140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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
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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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