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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: $45,640

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $2,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,262

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,690 $38,900
Base Invoice $41,320 $36,438
Cargo net 50 64
Blind spot warning system   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Ultra Luxury Package   3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design   40
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,590
Cargo mat   105
Cargo net 42 38
Blind spot warning system   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Ultra Luxury Package   3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design   37
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   415
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,392
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 50 8,664
Options (change) 42 7,929
Destination 900 975
Total Price $45,640 $48,539
Total Invoice $42,262 $45,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,626
Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$45,640$48,539
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$48,539
Total Invoice$42,262$45,342
Adjustments for Features-1,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,716$45,342

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length195.7 in192.7 in
Width73.6 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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