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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: $17,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelCTSCTSOptima
TrimPremiumCTS-VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $30,500
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $28,380
Temporary spare tire 350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Polished alloy wheels   800  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
Temporary spare tire 308    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Polished alloy wheels   704  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
Options (change) 350 1,950 825
Options (change) 308 1,716 686
Destination 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $68,660 $32,220
Total Invoice $46,837 $64,317 $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: $17,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,663
Model Year201320132018
ModelCTSCTSOptima
TrimPremiumCTS-VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$49,535$68,660$32,220
Adjustments for Features-225-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,310$68,110$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0
Total Invoice$46,837$64,317$29,961
Adjustments for Features-213-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,624$63,802$29,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,178$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132018
ModelCTSCTSOptima
TrimPremiumCTS-VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $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 player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,090$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-213-5150

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,852 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
Kia Optima SX

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

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