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Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,415

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $7,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $2,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSonata
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $26,345
Luxury Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Navigation Package     2,200
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     100
Luxury Package 2,670    
Cargo net 40 40 41
Navigation Package     2,002
Cargo mat     77
Floor mats     80
Options (change) 3,050 50 2,445
Options (change) 2,710 40 2,200
Destination 800 800 775
Total Price $38,950 $43,250 $31,415
Total Invoice $26,965 $39,955 $29,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,190
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSonata
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$38,950$43,250$31,415
Adjustments for Features-2,650-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$38,985$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$26,965$39,955$29,320
Adjustments for Features-1,835-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,130$36,015$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,885$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSonata
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Remote app  $25
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,865$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,835-3,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142012
ModelCadenzaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in110.0 in
Length195.5 in189.8 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.4 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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested169055%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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