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Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,125

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $12,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,134

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $10,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMDXCadenzaCadenza
TrimBasePremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $39,410 $32,407 $40,488
Advance Package 9,625    
Luxury Package   2,100  
Technology Package   3,300  
Advance Package 8,728    
Luxury Package   1,908  
Technology Package   2,994  
Options (change) 9,625 5,400 0
Options (change) 8,728 4,902 0
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $53,440 $41,125 $44,625
Total Invoice $49,023 $38,134 $41,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,953
Model Year201120152015
ModelMDXCadenzaCadenza
TrimBasePremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,440$41,125$44,625
Adjustments for Features-3,2000-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,240$41,125$43,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$49,023$38,134$41,313
Adjustments for Features-2,9360-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,087$38,134$40,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,253

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120152015
ModelMDXCadenzaCadenza
TrimBasePremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,855$6,655$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9360-926

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112015
ModelMDXCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.0 in
Length191.6 in195.5 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height68.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205051%
Total Not Requested194049%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested199064%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested141588%

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