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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: $41,125

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,134

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $12,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Luxury Package 2,100          
Technology Package 3,300          
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700      
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Special order charge     250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
Luxury Package 1,908          
Technology Package 2,994          
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511      
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Special order charge     233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 5,400 0 14,770 12,070 12,110 9,520
Options (change) 4,902 0 13,736 11,225 11,262 8,853
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $41,125 $44,625 $54,095 $61,585 $76,935 $82,345
Total Invoice $38,134 $41,313 $50,373 $57,339 $71,614 $76,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,314
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$41,125$44,625$54,095$61,585$76,935$82,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-4,215-6,515-5,265-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,125$43,625$49,880$55,070$71,670$75,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$5,190$21,790$26,050
Total Invoice$38,134$41,313$50,373$57,339$71,614$76,645
Adjustments for Features0-926-3,925-6,066-4,901-5,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,134$40,387$46,448$51,273$66,713$70,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,253$0$4,825$20,265$24,226

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

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Around view cameras $500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850    
Crosswind stabilization  $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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,055$5,055$8,270$10,570$9,320$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$4,215$6,515$5,265$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-3,925-6,066-4,901-5,971

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

Model Year20152015
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
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested262585%
Total Not Requested46515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested41526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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