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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: $36,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,327

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,690 $30,500
Base Invoice $41,320 $28,380
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 130 5,580
Options (change) 109 5,052
Destination 900 895
Total Price $45,720 $36,975
Total Invoice $42,329 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,382
Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$45,720$36,975
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$36,975
Total Invoice$42,329$34,327
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,709$34,327

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,825$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6200

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length195.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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