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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,200

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $10,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,915

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $9,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016201620162016
ModelCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $39,115 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package         3,090 550
Wood trim           0
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package         2,874 512
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 13,480 13,480 11,250 10,670 8,130
Options (change) 0 12,536 12,536 10,462 9,922 7,560
Destination 800 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,200 $53,355 $55,852 $62,975 $76,845 $82,305
Total Invoice $39,915 $49,685 $51,724 $58,631 $71,530 $76,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,962
Model Year201420162016201620162016
ModelCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,200$53,355$55,852$62,975$76,845$82,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-4,540-5,590-4,815-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,200$50,340$51,312$57,385$72,030$76,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,045$21,690$26,250
Total Invoice$39,915$49,685$51,724$58,631$71,530$76,608
Adjustments for Features0-2,808-4,204-5,204-4,482-5,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,915$46,877$47,520$53,427$67,048$71,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$643$6,550$20,171$24,412

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201420162016201620162016
ModelCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,605$7,620$9,145$10,195$9,420$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$4,540$5,590$4,815$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,808-4,204-5,204-4,482-5,319

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20142016
ModelCadenzaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in111.8 in
Length195.5 in184.5 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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