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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $19,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $18,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSpectraSpectra
TrimPremiumLimitedEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $14,540 $15,380
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,362      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 1,500 0 1,550 1,150
Options (change) 1,362 0 1,395 1,035
Destination 825 825 650 650
Total Price $37,225 $44,625 $17,750 $18,250
Total Invoice $34,594 $41,313 $16,585 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,324
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSpectraSpectra
TrimPremiumLimitedEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$37,225$44,625$17,750$18,250
Adjustments for Features-8,270-12,3600-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,955$32,265$17,750$17,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0$75
Total Invoice$34,594$41,313$16,585$17,065
Adjustments for Features-7,685-11,4430-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,909$29,870$16,585$16,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,961$0$83

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSpectraSpectra
TrimPremiumLimitedEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,365$14,455$2,095$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,270$12,360$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,685-11,4430-397

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20152009
ModelCadenzaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in102.8 in
Length195.5 in177.2 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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