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Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $18,380 $32,407 $40,488
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Cargo tray 60 65 65
Panoramic sunroof   1,362  
Options (change) 3,665 1,630 130
Options (change) 3,187 1,467 105
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $23,740 $37,355 $44,755
Total Invoice $22,342 $34,699 $41,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,905
Model Year201320152015
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$23,740$37,355$44,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$34,715$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,310
Total Invoice$22,342$34,699$41,418
Adjustments for Features0-2,452-6,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,342$32,247$35,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,943

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201320152015
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,525$6,165$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,452-6,228

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132015
ModelForteCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.0 in
Length178.3 in195.5 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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