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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: $17,480

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,045

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimLXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $15,587 $32,407 $40,488
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo mat 95    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo mat 78    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Rear bumper protector 62 60 60
Cargo tray 67 65 65
Options (change) 765 205 205
Options (change) 633 165 165
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $17,480 $35,930 $44,830
Total Invoice $17,045 $33,397 $41,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,562
Model Year201520152015
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimLXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$17,480$35,930$44,830
Adjustments for Features0-7,305-12,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,480$28,625$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,610
Total Invoice$17,045$33,397$41,478
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-11,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,045$26,607$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,218

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201520152015
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimLXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$870$8,175$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305$12,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,790-11,653

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20152015
ModelForteCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.0 in
Length179.5 in195.5 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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