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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: $45,590

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $10,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,220

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $10,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,690 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $41,320 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700      
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800
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
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511      
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744
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
Sunshades, second row   354 354 353 353
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 0 17,190 14,490 14,530 11,940
Options (change) 0 15,988 13,477 13,513 11,104
Destination 900 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,590 $56,515 $64,005 $79,355 $84,765
Total Invoice $42,220 $52,625 $59,591 $73,865 $78,896

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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: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,910
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$45,590$56,515$64,005$79,355$84,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-3,905-2,655-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$54,910$60,100$76,700$80,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,790$26,050
Total Invoice$42,220$52,625$59,591$73,865$78,896
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-3,636-2,471-3,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,220$51,130$55,955$71,394$75,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825$20,264$24,224

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelCadenzaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125    
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    
Around view cameras$500    
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
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
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25    
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
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$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
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25  
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upgraded floor mats$0    
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  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,470$8,770$7,520$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$3,905$2,655$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,495-3,636-2,471-3,542

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

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.8 in
Length195.7 in184.5 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
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 intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
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 intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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