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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $33,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $32,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteCTSCTSCTS
TrimEXPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095
Base Invoice $20,410 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50      
Remote start 495      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo net 42      
Remote start 410      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
Options (change) 4,920 595 2,045 595
Options (change) 4,415 530 1,821 530
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $27,415 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685
Total Invoice $25,720 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,773
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteCTSCTSCTS
TrimEXPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$27,415$61,085$64,035$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-6,895-5,420-9,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$54,190$58,615$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$9,000
Total Invoice$25,720$58,045$60,761$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,552-5,143-9,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,720$51,493$55,618$60,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,125$8,550

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteCTSCTSCTS
TrimEXPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225
Sunshades, second row $125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key $5$5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Rear camera mirror $200 $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$11,145$9,670$13,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,895$5,420$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,552-5,143-9,022

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelForteCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.6 in
Length179.5 in195.5 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested442599%
Total Not Requested501%

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