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Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaAltima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,990 $38,990 $44,390 $25,570
Base Invoice $30,345 $36,166 $41,077 $23,697
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Luxury Package 3,000      
Cargo mat 95 95    
Technology Package       1,780
Premium Package       2,130
Sport Package       2,370
Floor mats       180
Door sill trim plates       175
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Luxury Package 2,475      
Cargo mat 78 78    
Technology Package       1,543
Premium Package       1,848
Sport Package       2,056
Floor mats       146
Door sill trim plates       126
Options (change) 4,095 95 0 6,635
Options (change) 3,534 78 0 5,719
Destination 900 900 900 780
Total Price $36,985 $39,985 $45,290 $32,985
Total Invoice $34,779 $37,144 $41,977 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,286
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaAltima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$36,985$39,985$45,290$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,995-6,095-8,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$33,890$36,995$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$34,779$37,144$41,977$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,876-5,662-7,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,903$31,482$34,289$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$1,421$0$2,807$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaAltima
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,875$9,975$12,175$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$6,095$8,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,876-5,662-7,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172012
ModelCadenzaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length195.7 in190.7 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97543%
Total Not Requested130057%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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