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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,990 $38,990 $44,390 $20,995
Base Invoice $30,345 $36,166 $41,077 $19,620
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Luxury Package 3,000      
Premium Package       2,200
Navigation system       1,200
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Luxury Package 2,475      
Premium Package       1,960
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 4,000 0 0 3,400
Options (change) 3,456 0 0 3,035
Destination 900 900 900 695
Total Price $36,890 $39,890 $45,290 $25,090
Total Invoice $34,701 $37,066 $41,977 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,770
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$36,890$39,890$45,290$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,375-7,475-9,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$32,415$35,575$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$34,701$37,066$41,977$23,350
Adjustments for Features-3,175-6,946-9,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,526$30,120$32,973$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$1,406$0$2,853$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201720172010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
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$6,425$10,525$12,765$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$7,475$9,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,175-6,946-9,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172010
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.1 in
Length195.7 in189.0 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested142563%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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