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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSOptima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $30,500
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $28,380
Technology Package 2,850   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 600    
Universal garage door opener     350
Limited Package     2,100
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
Technology Package 2,537   2,727
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Polished alloy wheels 534    
Universal garage door opener     291
Limited Package     1,925
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
Options (change) 4,045 595 5,925
Options (change) 3,601 530 5,338
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $64,535 $72,685 $37,320
Total Invoice $61,116 $69,065 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,781
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSOptima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$64,535$72,685$37,320
Adjustments for Features-3,930-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,605$68,130$37,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$0
Total Invoice$61,116$69,065$34,613
Adjustments for Features-3,722-4,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,394$64,737$34,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,343$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSOptima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,395$9,020$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,722-4,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.4 in
Length195.5 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

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