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

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,590

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $69,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,220

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $65,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaCLS
TrimLimitedCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,690 $106,550
Base Invoice $41,320 $99,092
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Premium Package   3,740
Heated second row seats   625
Around view cameras   800
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Premium Package   3,478
Heated second row seats   581
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 0 7,965
Options (change) 0 7,407
Destination 900 925
Total Price $45,590 $115,440
Total Invoice $42,220 $107,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,569
Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaCLS
TrimLimitedCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,590$115,440
Adjustments for Features0-7,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$108,310
Total Invoice$42,220$107,424
Adjustments for Features0-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,220$100,789

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaCLS
TrimLimitedCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,815$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,635

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.2 in
Length195.7 in194.5 in
Width73.6 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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