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

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,715

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $42,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,324

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $39,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,690 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $41,320 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Rear bumper protector 75      
Cargo net 50      
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Parking Assist Package   1,290    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
designo Edition   4,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Rear bumper protector 62      
Cargo net 42      
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Parking Assist Package   1,200    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
designo Edition   4,557    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 125 17,290 3,715 380
Options (change) 104 16,082 3,456 353
Destination 900 995 995 995
Total Price $45,715 $87,835 $99,660 $126,675
Total Invoice $42,324 $81,759 $92,755 $117,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,974
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$45,715$87,835$99,660$126,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,090-10,230-11,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,715$78,745$89,430$114,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,685$36,050
Total Invoice$42,324$81,759$92,755$117,877
Adjustments for Features0-8,461-9,521-11,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,324$73,298$83,234$106,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,936$33,524

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCadenzaGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 $650
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,030$14,120$15,260$16,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,090$10,230$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,461-9,521-11,055

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in121.1 in
Length195.7 in202.0 in
Width73.6 in76.1 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.093.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested81531%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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