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Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,875

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $18,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,180

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $15,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRL
TrimPremiumLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $47,200
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $42,801
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50  
Advance Package     7,950
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 2,150 50 7,950
Options (change) 1,948 40 7,128
Destination 825 825 885
Total Price $37,875 $44,675 $56,035
Total Invoice $35,180 $41,353 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,435
Model Year201520152011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRL
TrimPremiumLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$37,875$44,675$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$42,460$53,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,585$0
Total Invoice$35,180$41,353$50,814
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,180$39,303$48,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,123$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL

Model Year201520152011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRL
TrimPremiumLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$4,840$7,055$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,050-2,199

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152011
ModelCadenzaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in110.2 in
Length195.5 in195.8 in
Width72.8 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested161552%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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