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Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $5,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $25,859
Luxury Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 50  
2.0L I4     2,335
Navigation system     795
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
Forward collision warning     395
Premium Package     1,000
Luxury Package 2,670    
Cargo net 40 40  
2.0L I4     2,207
Navigation system     700
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Forward collision warning     348
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 3,050 50 5,875
Options (change) 2,710 40 5,323
Destination 800 800 810
Total Price $38,950 $43,250 $34,050
Total Invoice $26,965 $39,955 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,557
Model Year201420142013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$38,950$43,250$34,050
Adjustments for Features-765-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$40,870$34,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$26,965$39,955$31,992
Adjustments for Features-530-2,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,435$37,756$31,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,321$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,790$7,405$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-530-2,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142013
ModelCadenzaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in107.8 in
Length195.5 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested239077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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