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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: $31,830

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $26,409 $33,739 $40,805
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo net 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75 75
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation system 1,650    
Cargo net 30 40 40
Rear bumper protector 51 60 60
Cargo tray 46 65 65
Options (change) 2,940 205 205
Options (change) 2,435 165 165
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $31,830 $37,045 $45,145
Total Invoice $29,539 $34,754 $41,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,428
Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,830$37,045$45,145
Adjustments for Features-2300-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$37,045$40,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,535
Total Invoice$29,539$34,754$41,820
Adjustments for Features-2130-4,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,326$34,754$37,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,837

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,270$6,040$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-2130-4,229

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.0 in
Length179.5 in195.5 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.9 ft3

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