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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: $37,589

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,967

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.0XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $33,675 $36,166 $41,077
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Cargo net 68 50 50
Rear bumper protector 98 75 75
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo tray   80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Cargo net 44 40 40
Rear bumper protector 63 62 62
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 584 205 205
Options (change) 377 169 169
Destination 915 900 900
Total Price $37,589 $40,095 $45,495
Total Invoice $34,967 $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: $4,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterCadenzaCadenza
Trim2.0XT TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 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$37,589$40,095$45,495
Adjustments for Features-1,5850-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,004$40,095$43,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$34,967$37,235$42,146
Adjustments for Features-1,4740-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,493$37,235$40,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,836

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201820172017
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
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
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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  
Siri Eyes Free support$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
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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  
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$8,535$6,950$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4740-2,075

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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