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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,090 $26,800
Base Invoice $40,805 $25,040
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 0 7,700
Options (change) 0 7,135
Destination 850 800
Total Price $44,940 $35,300
Total Invoice $41,655 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,848
Model Year20162013
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$44,940$35,300
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,885$35,300
Total Invoice$41,655$32,975
Adjustments for Features-2,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,823$32,975

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162013
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,355$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8320

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested265087%
Total Not Requested38013%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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