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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: $31,830

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $26,409
Luxury Package 3,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Cargo net 50 50 50 46
Cargo tray 80 80 80 75
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
iPod integration       223
Universal garage door opener       82
Satellite radio       453
Navigation system       1,800
Luxury Package 2,475      
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Cargo net 42 42 42 30
Cargo tray 67 67 67 46
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
iPod integration       145
Universal garage door opener       54
Satellite radio       340
Navigation system       1,650
Options (change) 4,205 205 205 2,940
Options (change) 3,627 171 171 2,435
Destination 900 900 900 695
Total Price $37,395 $40,395 $45,795 $31,830
Total Invoice $34,935 $37,399 $42,391 $29,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,411
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,395$40,395$45,795$31,830
Adjustments for Features-705-4,805-7,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$35,590$38,750$31,830
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$34,935$37,399$42,391$29,539
Adjustments for Features-659-4,449-6,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,276$32,950$35,870$29,539
Cost Above Minimum$1,326$0$2,920$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,725$10,825$13,065$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$4,805$7,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-659-4,449-6,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length195.7 in179.5 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
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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