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Kia Cadenza vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,190

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $19,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,228

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $18,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaA4 / S4
TrimTechnologyLimitedS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $47,300
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $43,990
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     6,700
Sunshade, rear, power     500
7-speed automated manual     1,400
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     6,232
Sunshade, rear, power     466
7-speed automated manual     1,302
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 0 0 11,525
Options (change) 0 0 10,722
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $40,190 $45,590 $59,700
Total Invoice $37,228 $42,220 $55,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,563
Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaA4 / S4
TrimTechnologyLimitedS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,190$45,590$59,700
Adjustments for Features-220-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,970$43,130$59,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,228$42,220$55,587
Adjustments for Features-204-2,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,024$39,942$55,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaA4 / S4
TrimTechnologyLimitedS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$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 driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,900$10,140$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-204-2,2780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelCadenzaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length195.7 in185.2 in
Width73.6 in71.9 in
Height57.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested91532%

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