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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: $39,940

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $17,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,106

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $15,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRL
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $48,200
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $44,098
Cargo net 50 50  
Advance Package     7,950
Cargo net 40 40  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 50 50 7,950
Options (change) 40 40 7,194
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $39,940 $45,340 $57,045
Total Invoice $37,106 $42,017 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,764
Model Year201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRL
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$39,940$45,340$57,045
Adjustments for Features-735-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,205$42,365$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,106$42,017$52,187
Adjustments for Features-683-2,7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,423$39,260$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,837$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRL
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
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 headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,100$10,340$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-683-2,7570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelCadenzaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length195.7 in195.8 in
Width73.6 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.8 ft3

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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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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