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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: $21,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaRio
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $18,090
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $17,167
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Luxury Package 3,000      
Premium Package       2,500
Floor mats       115
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Luxury Package 2,475      
Premium Package       2,345
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 4,080 80 80 2,695
Options (change) 3,523 67 67 2,505
Destination 900 900 900 825
Total Price $37,270 $40,270 $45,670 $21,610
Total Invoice $34,831 $37,295 $42,287 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,111
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaRio
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,270$40,270$45,670$21,610
Adjustments for Features-4,200-8,300-10,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,070$31,970$35,130$21,610
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$34,831$37,295$42,287$20,497
Adjustments for Features-3,925-7,687-9,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,906$29,608$32,528$20,497
Cost Above Minimum$1,298$0$2,920$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaRio
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 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 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
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 second row seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,425$11,525$13,765$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$8,300$10,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-7,687-9,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in101.2 in
Length195.7 in171.9 in
Width73.6 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested152567%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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