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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $9,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,925

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $610

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumLimitedEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $24,700
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $23,080
Luxury Package 3,000    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
Luxury Package 2,670    
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 3,000 0 4,150
Options (change) 2,670 0 3,705
Destination 800 800 750
Total Price $38,900 $43,200 $29,600
Total Invoice $26,925 $39,915 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,230
Model Year201420142011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumLimitedEX Turbo
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, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$38,900$43,200$29,600
Adjustments for Features-2,340-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,560$39,245$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$26,925$39,915$27,535
Adjustments for Features-1,620-3,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,305$36,261$27,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumLimitedEX Turbo
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
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$6,330$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,620-3,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in110.0 in
Length195.5 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 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 seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested200065%
Total Not Requested109035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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