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Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,140

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $18,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,018

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $17,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRLX
TrimPremiumLimitedP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,990 $44,090 $54,450
Base Invoice $33,739 $40,805 $50,530
Luxury Plus Package 3,200    
Technology Package 3,100    
Advance Package     6,000
Luxury Plus Package 2,609    
Technology Package 2,820    
Advance Package     5,559
Options (change) 6,300 0 6,000
Options (change) 5,429 0 5,559
Destination 850 850 950
Total Price $43,140 $44,940 $61,400
Total Invoice $40,018 $41,655 $57,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,282
Model Year201620162017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRLX
TrimPremiumLimitedP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$43,140$44,940$61,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,140$43,490$57,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$40,018$41,655$57,039
Adjustments for Features0-1,344-3,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,018$40,311$53,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201620162017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRLX
TrimPremiumLimitedP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $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  
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Total Value of Features$4,830$6,280$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,344-3,739

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20162017
ModelCadenzaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in196.1 in
Width72.8 in74.4 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested29013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested92540%

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