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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,745

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $53,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,953

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $51,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelForteEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSXLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $19,707 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Premium Package 2,300      
Technology Package 1,900      
Cargo net 50      
Floor mats 115      
Remote start 495      
Rear bumper protector 75      
Cargo mat 95 85 85 85
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Cargo cover   195 195 195
Sunroof   0 0 0
Premium Package 2,079      
Technology Package 1,717      
Cargo net 42      
Floor mats 93      
Remote start 410      
Rear bumper protector 62      
Cargo mat 78 76 76 76
6-speed shiftable automatic 940      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120
Cargo cover   174 174 174
Sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 6,030 1,010 1,010 415
Options (change) 5,421 900 900 370
Destination 825 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $27,745 $81,300 $85,900 $94,405
Total Invoice $25,953 $77,240 $81,610 $89,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,525
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelForteEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSXLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$27,745$81,300$85,900$94,405
Adjustments for Features0-12,380-14,405-17,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$68,920$71,495$76,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$7,530
Total Invoice$25,953$77,240$81,610$89,725
Adjustments for Features0-11,762-13,686-17,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,953$65,478$67,924$72,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,446$7,182

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelForteEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSXLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HDMI port  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Streaming video support  $25$25
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
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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 release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,800$16,180$18,205$21,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,380$14,405$17,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,762-13,686-17,065

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152018
ModelForteEscalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length171.3 in203.9 in
Width70.1 in80.5 in
Height57.1 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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