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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: $32,130

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,688

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $26,707 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Navigation system 1,800      
iPod integration 223      
Satellite radio 453      
Cargo net 46 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75 75 75
Cargo tray 75 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener 82      
Luxury Package   3,000    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Navigation system 1,501      
iPod integration 145      
Satellite radio 340      
Cargo net 30 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 62 62 62
Cargo tray 46 67 67 67
Universal garage door opener 54      
Luxury Package   2,475    
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Options (change) 2,940 4,205 205 205
Options (change) 2,286 3,627 171 171
Destination 695 900 900 900
Total Price $32,130 $37,395 $40,395 $45,795
Total Invoice $29,688 $34,935 $37,399 $42,391

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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: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,355
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,130$37,395$40,395$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-605-4,705-6,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,130$36,790$35,690$38,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,160
Total Invoice$29,688$34,935$37,399$42,391
Adjustments for Features0-565-4,356-6,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,688$34,370$33,043$35,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$0$2,919

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
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$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 headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,020$6,625$10,725$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$4,705$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565-4,356-6,429

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in195.7 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

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