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Kia Rio vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $28,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $26,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelRioSTSSTSSTS
TrimEXLuxury SportLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $47,280 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $17,627 $44,679 $48,024 $53,279
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308
Options (change) 980 350 350 350
Options (change) 855 308 308 308
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $20,275 $48,505 $52,045 $57,605
Total Invoice $19,377 $45,862 $49,207 $54,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,663
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelRioSTSSTSSTS
TrimEXLuxury SportLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/50-17235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,275$48,505$52,045$57,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-4,925-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$45,520$47,120$50,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$4,735
Total Invoice$19,377$45,862$49,207$54,462
Adjustments for Features0-2,822-4,656-6,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$43,040$44,551$47,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,511$4,473

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelRioSTSSTSSTS
TrimEXLuxury SportLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,950$7,890$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$4,925$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,822-4,656-6,949

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182011
ModelRioSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in116.4 in
Length172.6 in196.7 in
Width67.9 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.8 ft3

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