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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelCTSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $30,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $28,380
Performance Luxury Package 2,875  
Performance Collection 3,350  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Performance Luxury Package 2,386  
Performance Collection 2,780  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 7,375 825
Options (change) 6,121 686
Destination 745 895
Total Price $41,795 $32,220
Total Invoice $38,352 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,102
Model Year20082018
ModelCTSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,795$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,795$30,380
Total Invoice$38,352$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,352$28,250

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelCTSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
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 
Approach detection $25
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,711

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelCTSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested302578%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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