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Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,335

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,348

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $9,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaIS
TrimTechnologyLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $41,370
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $38,474
Cargo net 50 50 65
Cargo mat 95   105
Luxury Package     4,425
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835
RWD     0
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Cargo net 42 42 39
Cargo mat 78   65
Luxury Package     4,072
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616
RWD     0
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Options (change) 145 50 7,640
Options (change) 120 42 6,984
Destination 900 900 975
Total Price $40,335 $45,640 $49,985
Total Invoice $37,348 $42,262 $46,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,173
Model Year201820182017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaIS
TrimTechnologyLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,335$45,640$49,985
Adjustments for Features-95-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$43,345$49,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$37,348$42,262$46,433
Adjustments for Features-88-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,260$40,137$46,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaIS
TrimTechnologyLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$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 $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$5,075$7,275$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-2,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelCadenzaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length195.7 in184.3 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested315083%
Total Not Requested62517%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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