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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: $15,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,045

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $14,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelForteCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimLXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $31,990 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $15,587 $30,345 $36,166 $41,077
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 93      
Cargo net 42 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78  
Options (change) 765 300 300 205
Options (change) 633 247 247 169
Destination 825 900 900 900
Total Price $17,480 $33,190 $40,190 $45,495
Total Invoice $17,045 $31,492 $37,313 $42,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,660
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelForteCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimLXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$17,480$33,190$40,190$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-13,580-15,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,480$26,810$26,610$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,105
Total Invoice$17,045$31,492$37,313$42,146
Adjustments for Features0-6,054-12,608-14,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,045$25,438$24,705$27,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$2,823

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelForteCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimLXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control $150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$970$7,350$14,550$16,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380$13,580$15,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,054-12,608-14,618

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20152017
ModelForteCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in195.7 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.0 ft3

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