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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $22,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $20,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSOptima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $35,500
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $33,140
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Polished alloy wheels 750     900  
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Luxury Package       1,600  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       595  
Cargo net         50
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Polished alloy wheels 660     792  
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Luxury Package       1,408  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       524  
Cargo net         42
Options (change) 1,495 745 745 4,595 50
Options (change) 1,316 656 656 4,044 42
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $58,775 $62,425 $71,695 $90,585 $36,375
Total Invoice $54,937 $58,391 $67,059 $84,574 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,476
Model Year20162016201620162015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSOptima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$58,775$62,425$71,695$90,585$36,375
Adjustments for Features-4,765-6,740-7,365-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,010$55,685$64,330$84,120$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$10,320$30,110$0
Total Invoice$54,937$58,391$67,059$84,574$34,007
Adjustments for Features-4,454-6,304-6,889-6,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,483$52,087$60,170$78,538$34,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,604$9,687$28,055$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016201620162015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSOptima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit    $0
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Speaker lights    $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,315$11,290$11,915$11,015$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$6,740$7,365$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,454-6,304-6,889-6,0360

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162015
ModelCTSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.0 in
Length195.5 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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