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

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,590

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $106,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,220

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $99,136

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelCadenzaSLSL
TrimLimitedSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,690 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $41,320 $137,687 $200,183
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 0 2,950 0
Options (change) 0 2,744 0
Destination 900 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,590 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $42,220 $141,356 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,989
Model Year201820152015
ModelCadenzaSLSL
TrimLimitedSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,590$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-13,055-17,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$138,870$200,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,250
Total Invoice$42,220$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-12,147-16,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,220$129,209$186,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,046

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820152015
ModelCadenzaSLSL
TrimLimitedSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$20,720$25,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,055$17,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,147-16,153

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in101.8 in
Length195.7 in181.8 in
Width73.6 in73.9 in
Height57.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.013.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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