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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,415

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $29,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,941

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $27,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelForteSTSSTSSTS
TrimLXLuxury SportLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $47,280 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $16,367 $44,679 $48,024 $53,279
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50      
Rear spoiler 295      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo net 42      
Rear spoiler 244      
Options (change) 820 0 0 0
Options (change) 679 0 0 0
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $18,415 $48,155 $51,695 $57,255
Total Invoice $17,941 $45,554 $48,899 $54,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,153
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelForteSTSSTSSTS
TrimLXLuxury SportLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/50-17235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$18,415$48,155$51,695$57,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,715-6,655-9,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,415$43,440$45,040$48,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$4,735
Total Invoice$17,941$45,554$48,899$54,154
Adjustments for Features0-4,460-6,295-8,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,941$41,094$42,604$45,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,510$4,472

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelForteSTSSTSSTS
TrimLXLuxury SportLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,485$6,200$8,140$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,715$6,655$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,460-6,295-8,588

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182011
ModelForteSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.4 in
Length179.5 in196.7 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.8 ft3

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