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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,840

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,589

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $5,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelTraverseCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $36,337 $33,739 $40,805
Navigation system 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400    
Navigation system 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232    
Options (change) 3,290 0 0
Options (change) 2,895 0 0
Destination 810 850 850
Total Price $42,350 $36,840 $44,940
Total Invoice $40,042 $34,589 $41,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,198
Model Year201120162016
ModelTraverseCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,350$36,840$44,940
Adjustments for Features-2,3850-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,965$36,840$40,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,535
Total Invoice$40,042$34,589$41,655
Adjustments for Features-2,2550-4,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,787$34,589$37,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,835

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120162016
ModelTraverseCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,125$5,740$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2550-4,231

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112016
ModelTraverseCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.0 in
Length205.0 in195.5 in
Width78.4 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.9 ft3

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