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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: $34,030

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,860

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptimaOptima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $25,763 $32,963
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Package     3,300  
Cargo net 40 40 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Technology Package     2,129  
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 130 130 5,730 130
Options (change) 107 107 5,297 109
Destination 900 900 800 800
Total Price $40,020 $45,420 $34,030 $36,230
Total Invoice $37,173 $42,084 $31,860 $33,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,969
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptimaOptima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,020$45,420$34,030$36,230
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5,8400-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,420$39,580$34,030$34,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0$850
Total Invoice$37,173$42,084$31,860$33,872
Adjustments for Features-3,344-5,4110-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,829$36,673$31,860$32,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,844$0$750

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201720142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaOptimaOptima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat $40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
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$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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  
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,475$9,715$3,875$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$5,840$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,344-5,4110-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172014
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.0 in
Length195.7 in190.7 in
Width73.6 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested292589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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