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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: $27,460

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,786

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $20,130 $33,739 $40,805
Premium Plus Package 4,490    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo mat 95    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Luxury Plus Package   3,200  
Premium Plus Package 4,119    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo mat 78    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Rear bumper protector 62 60 60
Cargo tray 67 65 65
Luxury Plus Package   2,609  
Options (change) 5,265 3,405 205
Options (change) 4,761 2,774 165
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $27,460 $40,245 $45,145
Total Invoice $25,786 $37,363 $41,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,161
Model Year201720162016
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,460$40,245$45,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,460$38,720$41,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,535
Total Invoice$25,786$37,363$41,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,416-3,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,786$35,947$38,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,270

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201720162016
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumLimited
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$100
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,800$6,325$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,416-3,603

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172016
ModelForteCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.0 in
Length179.5 in195.5 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested392582%
Total Not Requested85018%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested76535%

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