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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,510

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForteDTS
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $54,825
Base Invoice $20,410 $51,809
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95  
Driver Awareness Package   695
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78  
Driver Awareness Package   612
Options (change) 5,015 695
Options (change) 4,493 612
Destination 895 920
Total Price $27,510 $56,440
Total Invoice $25,798 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,747
Model Year20182011
ModelForteDTS
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,510$56,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$54,540
Total Invoice$25,798$53,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,798$51,545

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelForteDTS
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,796

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelForteDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in207.6 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested342577%
Total Not Requested105023%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%

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