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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,590 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $53,710 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,896 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $51,344 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade |
| Trim | SX | Luxury | Premium | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,800 | $78,995 | $83,595 | $92,695 |
| Base Invoice | $22,422 | $75,045 | $79,415 | $88,060 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| 6-speed manual | -1,400 | |||
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 135 | 135 | 135 | |
| Cargo cover | 195 | 195 | 195 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | |||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| 6-speed manual | -1,232 | |||
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | |||
| 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) | 2,895 | 1,010 | 1,010 | 415 |
| Options (change) | 2,579 | 900 | 900 | 370 |
| Destination | 895 | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1,295 |
| Total Price | $27,590 | $81,300 | $85,900 | $94,405 |
| Total Invoice | $25,896 | $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: $40,430 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,727 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade |
| Trim | SX | Luxury | Premium | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 420hp V8 | 420hp V8 | 420hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T10 | T10 | T10 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | |||
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/29 MPG | 14/23 MPG | 14/23 MPG | 14/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 16 | ?, 16 | ?, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 |
| Total Price | $27,590 | $81,300 | $85,900 | $94,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,280 | -15,305 | -18,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,590 | $68,020 | $70,595 | $75,550 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,575 | $7,530 |
| Total Invoice | $25,896 | $77,240 | $81,610 | $89,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -12,617 | -14,541 | -17,920 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,896 | $64,623 | $67,069 | $71,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,446 | $7,182 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade |
| Trim | SX | Luxury | Premium | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 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 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |||
| HDMI port | $25 | $25 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,725 | $16,005 | $18,030 | $21,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $13,280 | $15,305 | $18,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -12,617 | -14,541 | -17,920 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac Escalade
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Escalade |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.0 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 203.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 80.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 74.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,976 lb. | 5,578 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 42.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 64.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 60.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 64.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 60.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 24.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 51.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 94.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4000 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
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