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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,800 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $26,095 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,067 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $23,999 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,855 | $21,300 |
| Base Invoice | $42,874 | $20,130 |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Cargo net | 95 | 50 |
| Navigation system | 2,145 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 740 | |
| Lane departure warning | 295 | |
| Luxury II Package | 3,450 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 395 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,490 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Remote start | 495 | |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Cargo net | 78 | 42 |
| Navigation system | 1,780 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 615 | |
| Lane departure warning | 245 | |
| Luxury II Package | 3,226 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 328 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,119 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Cargo mat | 78 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Remote start | 410 | |
| Options (change) | 7,120 | 5,605 |
| Options (change) | 6,272 | 5,042 |
| Destination | 920 | 895 |
| Total Price | $53,895 | $27,800 |
| Total Invoice | $50,066 | $26,067 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,920 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,836 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 25/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $53,895 | $27,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | -175 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,720 | $27,800 |
| Total Invoice | $50,066 | $26,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -163 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,903 | $26,067 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,300 | $4,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $175 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -163 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lb. | 3,011 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Luxury II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 24% |
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