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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: $36,189

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $3,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $34,595
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 98
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo net 40 40 44
Cargo tray 67 67  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 63
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 205 205 584
Options (change) 169 169 377
Destination 900 900 1,010
Total Price $40,095 $45,495 $36,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,901
Model Year201720172020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ 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$36,189
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$43,255$34,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimTechnologyLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
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$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Siri Eyes Free support  $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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
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$7,050$9,290$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,075-53

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in105.1 in
Length195.7 in182.1 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.076.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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