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Kia Cadenza vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,240

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $14,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,270

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $13,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMKS
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $41,500
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $39,035
Cargo net 50 50  
Ultimate Package     4,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
3.5L V6     5,000
AWD     1,890
Cargo net 42 42  
Ultimate Package     3,560
Adaptive cruise control     1,153
3.5L V6     4,650
AWD     1,758
Options (change) 50 50 12,185
Options (change) 42 42 11,121
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $40,240 $45,640 $54,560
Total Invoice $37,270 $42,262 $51,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,261
Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMKS
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$40,240$45,640$54,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$43,400$54,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,270$42,262$51,031
Adjustments for Features0-2,074-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,270$40,188$50,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMKS
TrimTechnologyLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
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$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,675$7,915$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,074-500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelCadenzaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length195.7 in204.1 in
Width73.6 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315080%
Total Not Requested76520%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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