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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteATSATSATS
TrimEXPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $44,295 $47,295 $60,995
Base Invoice $20,410 $42,080 $44,930 $57,945
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 60 60 60
Remote start 495      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Protection Package       0
Luxury Package       2,500
Safety and Security Package       2,150
Sunroof       1,050
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo net 42 53 53 53
Remote start 410      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530
Protection Package       0
Luxury Package       2,225
Safety and Security Package       1,914
Sunroof       935
Options (change) 4,920 655 655 6,355
Options (change) 4,415 583 583 5,657
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $27,415 $45,945 $48,945 $68,345
Total Invoice $25,720 $43,658 $46,508 $64,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,427
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteATSATSATS
TrimEXPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$27,415$45,945$48,945$68,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,695-4,945-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$42,250$44,000$64,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$22,275
Total Invoice$25,720$43,658$46,508$64,597
Adjustments for Features0-3,511-4,699-3,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,720$40,147$41,809$60,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,662$20,839

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteATSATSATS
TrimEXPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Performance traction management   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Tire inflation kit (optional)   $0
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$7,120$8,370$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695$4,945$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,511-4,699-3,611

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20182018
ModelForteATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in182.8 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested372583%
Total Not Requested75017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wheel locks25No
Rear side airbags300No
Alarm100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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