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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelForesterForesterCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,990 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,345 $36,166 $41,077
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo net 30 30 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Options (change) 620 761 50 50 50
Options (change) 448 539 40 40 40
Destination 625 625 900 900 900
Total Price $27,940 $29,281 $32,940 $39,940 $45,340
Total Invoice $26,003 $27,280 $31,285 $37,106 $42,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelForesterForesterCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,940$29,281$32,940$39,940$45,340
Adjustments for Features-9000-630-7,680-9,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$29,281$32,310$32,260$36,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$50$0$3,810
Total Invoice$26,003$27,280$31,285$37,106$42,017
Adjustments for Features-8380-598-7,135-8,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,165$27,280$30,687$29,971$33,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$716$0$3,455

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelForesterForesterCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
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 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
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$25   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,370$5,470$6,100$13,150$14,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$630$7,680$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-8380-598-7,135-8,591

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in195.7 in
Width68.3 in73.6 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.0 ft3

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