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Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,875

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,180

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMaxima
TrimPremiumLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $33,240
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $30,444
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50  
Tech Package     1,150
Premium Package     3,700
Floor mats     195
Illuminated door sill trim plates     245
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40  
Tech Package     998
Premium Package     3,209
Floor mats     146
Illuminated door sill trim plates     195
Options (change) 2,150 50 5,290
Options (change) 1,948 40 4,548
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $37,875 $44,675 $39,320
Total Invoice $35,180 $41,353 $35,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year201520152013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMaxima
TrimPremiumLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$37,875$44,675$39,320
Adjustments for Features-1,670-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$40,790$39,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,585$0
Total Invoice$35,180$41,353$35,782
Adjustments for Features-1,551-3,5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,629$37,757$35,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,128$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520152013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMaxima
TrimPremiumLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,315$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,551-3,5960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152013
ModelCadenzaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in190.6 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested232575%
Total Not Requested76525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested246582%
Total Not Requested55518%

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