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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSOptimaOptima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $27,865 $33,435
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Premium Technology Package       4,800  
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo net       50 50
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Premium Technology Package       4,380  
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo net       42 42
Options (change) 3,035 495 495 5,200 400
Options (change) 2,671 436 436 4,713 333
Destination 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $60,315 $62,175 $71,445 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $56,292 $58,171 $66,839 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,524
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSOptimaOptima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,315$62,175$71,445$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features-4,650-5,375-6,0000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,665$56,800$65,445$35,990$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0$1,000
Total Invoice$56,292$58,171$66,839$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features-4,340-5,029-5,6130-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,952$53,142$61,226$33,428$34,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$9,274$0$911

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSOptimaOptima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 $500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,965$8,690$9,315$3,315$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$5,375$6,000$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,340-5,029-5,6130-279

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
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 Performance

Driver Assist 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
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested465093%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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