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Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,335

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,890

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $4,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaES
TrimTechnologyLimited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $32,300
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $28,640
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Sunshade, rear, power     168
Options (change) 0 0 4,340
Options (change) 0 0 3,555
Destination 900 900 695
Total Price $40,190 $45,590 $37,335
Total Invoice $37,228 $42,220 $32,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $937
Model Year201820182006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaES
TrimTechnologyLimited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$40,190$45,590$37,335
Adjustments for Features-5,695-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$38,305$37,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$0
Total Invoice$37,228$42,220$32,890
Adjustments for Features-5,275-6,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,953$35,474$32,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,521$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaES
TrimTechnologyLimited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,725$11,315$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,275-6,7460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182006
ModelCadenzaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.1 in
Length195.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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