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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,990 $38,990 $44,390 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,345 $36,166 $41,077 $17,605
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,880
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,665
Destination 900 900 900 590
Total Price $32,890 $39,890 $45,290 $21,570
Total Invoice $31,245 $37,066 $41,977 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,612
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 12630, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/60-15
Total Price$32,890$39,890$45,290$21,570
Adjustments for Features-3,275-10,325-11,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,615$29,565$33,375$21,570
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$3,810$0
Total Invoice$31,245$37,066$41,977$19,860
Adjustments for Features-3,111-9,594-11,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,134$27,472$30,934$19,860
Cost Above Minimum$662$0$3,462$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$13,075$14,665$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$10,325$11,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,111-9,594-11,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length195.7 in185.8 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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