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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSOptima
TrimPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $30,500
Base Invoice $51,809 $28,380
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 695 5,925
Options (change) 612 5,338
Destination 920 895
Total Price $56,440 $37,320
Total Invoice $53,341 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,510
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSOptima
TrimPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$56,440$37,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,440$34,320
Total Invoice$53,341$34,613
Adjustments for Features0-2,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$31,831

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSOptima
TrimPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
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 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,782

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.4 in
Length207.6 in191.1 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

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