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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: $37,385

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $8,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,709

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $7,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,690 $36,090
Base Invoice $41,320 $33,481
Cargo net 50 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 42 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 50 400
Options (change) 42 333
Destination 900 895
Total Price $45,640 $37,385
Total Invoice $42,262 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,979
Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
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$45,640$37,385
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,940$37,385
Total Invoice$42,262$34,709
Adjustments for Features-1,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,688$34,709

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,775$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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