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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: $32,557

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $28,084
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
Cargo net 40 40 31
Cargo tray 67 67  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Options (change) 205 205 1,767
Options (change) 169 169 1,423
Destination 900 900 795
Total Price $40,095 $45,495 $32,557
Total Invoice $37,235 $42,146 $30,302

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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: $3,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year201720172013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,095$45,495$32,557
Adjustments for Features-3,630-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,465$39,625$32,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,235$42,146$30,302
Adjustments for Features-3,371-5,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,864$36,708$30,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,844$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,350$12,590$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,371-5,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172013
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length195.7 in169.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.068.3 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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