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Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,515

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $10,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,274

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaElantra
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $21,800
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $20,906
Luxury Package 3,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 105
Premium Package       2,250
7-speed automated manual       1,100
Floor mats       125
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Luxury Package 2,475      
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Cargo net 42 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 67 84
Premium Package       2,048
7-speed automated manual       1,034
Floor mats       100
Illuminated door sill trim plates       226
Options (change) 4,130 130 130 3,880
Options (change) 3,565 109 109 3,533
Destination 900 900 900 835
Total Price $37,320 $40,320 $45,720 $26,515
Total Invoice $34,873 $37,337 $42,329 $25,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,715
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaElantra
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,320$40,320$45,720$26,515
Adjustments for Features-1,675-5,775-8,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$34,545$37,705$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$34,873$37,337$42,329$25,274
Adjustments for Features-1,565-5,348-7,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,308$31,989$34,908$25,274
Cost Above Minimum$1,319$0$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaElantra
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$10,075$12,315$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$5,775$8,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,565-5,348-7,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length195.7 in179.9 in
Width73.6 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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