Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 Kia Cadenza Kia Cadenza 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,557

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,097

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $28,084 $36,328 $41,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Cargo net 48 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 75 75
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Cargo tray   80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Cargo net 31 42 42
Rear bumper protector 51 62 62
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 1,767 205 205
Options (change) 1,423 171 171
Destination 795 900 900
Total Price $32,557 $40,395 $45,795
Total Invoice $30,302 $37,399 $42,391

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Kia Cadenza dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,736
Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,557$40,395$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,557$36,765$39,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$30,302$37,399$42,391
Adjustments for Features0-3,361-5,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,302$34,038$36,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,919

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.5 XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,720$10,350$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,361-5,434

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length169.5 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.