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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: $37,385

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,709

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $5,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $36,090
Base Invoice $39,115 $33,481
Cargo net 50 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 40 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 50 400
Options (change) 40 333
Destination 800 895
Total Price $43,250 $37,385
Total Invoice $39,955 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,367
Model Year20142017
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,250$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,250$35,100
Total Invoice$39,955$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,955$32,588

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142017
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,740$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,121

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142017
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in110.4 in
Length195.5 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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