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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaRio
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $18,400
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $17,627
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95   95
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78   78
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 225 225 130 1,155
Options (change) 187 187 109 1,000
Destination 900 900 900 895
Total Price $33,415 $40,415 $45,720 $20,450
Total Invoice $31,495 $37,415 $42,329 $19,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,594
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaRio
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 12630, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$33,415$40,415$45,720$20,450
Adjustments for Features-3,925-11,125-13,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$29,290$32,395$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$31,495$37,415$42,329$19,522
Adjustments for Features-3,699-10,299-12,3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,796$27,116$29,992$19,522
Cost Above Minimum$680$0$2,876$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaRio
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$6,100$13,300$15,500$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$11,125$13,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,699-10,299-12,3370

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in101.6 in
Length195.7 in172.6 in
Width73.6 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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