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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: $36,538

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,935

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.0XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $31,569 $36,166 $41,077
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Cargo net 90 50 50
Rear bumper protector 95 75 75
Universal garage door opener 76    
Cargo tray   80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Cargo net 58 40 40
Rear bumper protector 61 62 62
Universal garage door opener 49    
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 1,893 205 205
Options (change) 1,516 169 169
Destination 850 900 900
Total Price $36,538 $40,095 $45,495
Total Invoice $33,935 $37,235 $42,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,678
Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.0XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,538$40,095$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-670-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,538$39,425$42,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$33,935$37,235$42,146
Adjustments for Features0-622-2,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,935$36,613$39,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,837

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.0XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer  $350
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
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,430$9,100$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-2,696

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length180.9 in195.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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