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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,640

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $57,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,262

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $53,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelCadenzaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,690 $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $162,650 $224,650
Base Invoice $41,320 $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $151,265 $208,925
Cargo net 50          
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Heated second row seats   620 620 620    
Around view cameras   900 900 900    
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990    
Cargo net 42          
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Heated second row seats   577 577 577    
Around view cameras   837 837 837    
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921    
Options (change) 50 10,300 10,300 5,310 0 0
Options (change) 42 9,580 9,580 4,939 0 0
Destination 900 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $45,640 $106,875 $102,832 $149,485 $164,875 $227,675
Total Invoice $42,262 $99,460 $95,417 $139,087 $153,490 $211,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,785
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelCadenzaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$45,640$106,875$102,832$149,485$164,875$227,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,540-6,865-9,340-18,940-19,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,640$100,335$95,967$140,145$145,935$207,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,368$0$44,178$49,968$111,968
Total Invoice$42,262$99,460$95,417$139,087$153,490$211,950
Adjustments for Features0-6,086-6,370-8,690-17,632-18,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,262$93,374$89,047$130,397$135,858$193,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,327$0$41,350$46,811$104,526

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

Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelCadenzaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125     
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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
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
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 
Approach detection$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner$650  $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,540$11,080$11,405$13,880$23,480$24,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,540$6,865$9,340$18,940$19,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,086-6,370-8,690-17,632-18,377

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

Model Year20182016
ModelCadenzaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in124.6 in
Length195.7 in206.5 in
Width73.6 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
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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