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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: $40,190

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,228

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $3,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaES
TrimTechnologyLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $35,175
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $31,892
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,320
Ultra Luxury Package     2,828
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 0 0 9,600
Options (change) 0 0 7,748
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $40,190 $45,590 $45,650
Total Invoice $37,228 $42,220 $40,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,996
Model Year201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaES
TrimTechnologyLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$40,190$45,590$45,650
Adjustments for Features-1,845-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,345$41,505$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,228$42,220$40,515
Adjustments for Features-1,709-3,7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,519$38,437$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaES
TrimTechnologyLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$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 headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$9,040$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,709-3,7830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182010
ModelCadenzaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length195.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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