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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: $36,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,327

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $30,500
Base Invoice $39,115 $28,380
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 65 67
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 130 5,580
Options (change) 105 5,052
Destination 800 895
Total Price $43,330 $36,975
Total Invoice $40,020 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,768
Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
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$43,330$36,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,330$34,740
Total Invoice$40,020$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,020$32,252

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,615$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,075

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See a complete comparison of Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

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