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Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,950

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,295

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $11,736

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $36,595
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $35,131
Cargo net 50 50 100
Cargo net 40 40 80
Options (change) 50 50 100
Options (change) 40 40 80
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $35,950 $43,250 $37,515
Total Invoice $24,295 $39,955 $36,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,383
Model Year201420142015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine293hp V6293hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,950$43,250$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$38,560$35,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$24,295$39,955$36,031
Adjustments for Features0-4,333-2,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,295$35,622$33,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,327$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$8,930$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,333-2,353

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelCadenzaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.0 in103.8 in
Length195.5 in167.5 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.7 ft3

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