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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $26,500
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $24,760
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 0 0 4,350
Options (change) 0 0 3,885
Destination 900 900 750
Total Price $39,890 $45,290 $31,600
Total Invoice $37,066 $41,977 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,048
Model Year201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,890$45,290$31,600
Adjustments for Features-4,975-7,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$38,075$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,066$41,977$29,395
Adjustments for Features-4,623-6,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,443$35,290$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,847$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,050$11,290$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,975$7,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,623-6,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.0 in
Length195.7 in190.7 in
Width73.6 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested38013%

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