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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,640

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $14,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,262

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $14,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSTSSTSCadenza
TrimLuxuryPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $44,690
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $41,320
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840  
Cargo net     50
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499  
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 8,550 2,840 50
Options (change) 7,524 2,499 42
Destination 875 875 900
Total Price $60,245 $60,095 $45,640
Total Invoice $56,423 $56,653 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,421
Model Year201120112018
ModelSTSSTSCadenza
TrimLuxuryPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$60,245$60,095$45,640
Adjustments for Features0-700-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,245$59,395$40,575
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0
Total Invoice$56,423$56,653$42,262
Adjustments for Features0-660-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,423$55,993$37,572
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120112018
ModelSTSSTSCadenza
TrimLuxuryPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,475$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660-4,690

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.4 in
Length196.7 in195.7 in
Width72.6 in73.6 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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