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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: $27,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,517

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $20,410 $36,166 $41,077
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95  
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78  
Options (change) 4,675 300 205
Options (change) 4,212 247 169
Destination 895 900 900
Total Price $27,170 $40,190 $45,495
Total Invoice $25,517 $37,313 $42,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,665
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,170$40,190$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-6,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$35,740$38,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,105
Total Invoice$25,517$37,313$42,146
Adjustments for Features0-4,131-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,517$33,182$35,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,804

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201820172017
ModelForteCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,000$8,450$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,131-6,160

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182017
ModelForteCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in195.7 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested407591%
Total Not Requested4009%

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