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Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,190

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,228

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRDX
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $35,800
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $33,995
Advance Package     6,700
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 0 0 6,700
Options (change) 0 0 6,347
Destination 900 900 975
Total Price $40,190 $45,590 $43,475
Total Invoice $37,228 $42,220 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,775
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRDX
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$40,190$45,590$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,190$43,350$43,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,228$42,220$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,074-314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,228$40,146$41,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRDX
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,890$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,074-314

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in105.7 in
Length195.7 in184.4 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.061.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested470076%
Total Not Requested146524%

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