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Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,900

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,925

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $13,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaTraverse
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $39,035
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $37,083
Luxury Package 3,000    
Navigation system     1,890
Sunroof     1,400
Luxury Package 2,670    
Navigation system     1,663
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 3,000 0 3,290
Options (change) 2,670 0 2,895
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $38,900 $43,200 $43,150
Total Invoice $26,925 $39,915 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,183
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaTraverse
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$38,900$43,200$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$41,585$42,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$26,925$39,915$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,492-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,925$38,423$40,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,498$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaTraverse
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,280$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492-695

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142012
ModelCadenzaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in118.9 in
Length195.5 in205.0 in
Width72.8 in78.4 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.968.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9116.4 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 seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested259084%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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