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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: $33,087

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,090

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $35,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $28,084 $23,455 $39,115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Navigation system 1,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Cargo net 48 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75 75
Luxury Package   3,000  
Cargo tray   80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Navigation system 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Cargo net 31 40 40
Rear bumper protector 51 60 60
Luxury Package   2,670  
Cargo tray   65 65
Options (change) 2,367 3,205 205
Options (change) 1,870 2,835 165
Destination 725 800 800
Total Price $33,087 $39,105 $43,405
Total Invoice $30,679 $27,090 $40,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,897
Model Year201120142014
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremiumLimited
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$33,087$39,105$43,405
Adjustments for Features0-445-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,087$38,660$41,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$30,679$27,090$40,080
Adjustments for Features0-308-1,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,679$26,782$38,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120142014
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremiumLimited
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$100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $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$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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$6,220$6,665$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-308-1,902

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112014
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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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested259084%

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