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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: $36,538

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,935

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $33,795
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $31,569
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 90
Rear bumper protector 75 75 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo tray 67 67  
Cargo net 40 40 58
Rear bumper protector 62 62 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Options (change) 205 205 1,893
Options (change) 169 169 1,516
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $40,095 $45,495 $36,538
Total Invoice $37,235 $42,146 $33,935

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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: $2,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,678
Model Year201720172016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$40,095$45,495$36,538
Adjustments for Features-670-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,425$42,585$36,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,235$42,146$33,935
Adjustments for Features-622-2,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,613$39,450$33,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,837$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
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 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,100$11,340$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-622-2,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length195.7 in180.9 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.074.7 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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