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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $25,095
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $24,091
Luxury Package 2,100    
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Luxury Package 1,908    
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,100 0 5,700
Options (change) 1,908 0 5,472
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $37,825 $44,625 $31,615
Total Invoice $35,140 $41,313 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year201520152014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine293hp V6293hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,825$44,625$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3,550-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$38,860$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,585$0
Total Invoice$35,140$41,313$30,383
Adjustments for Features-3,298-5,3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,842$35,976$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,134$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,865$10,080$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,298-5,3370

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152014
ModelCadenzaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.0 in101.5 in
Length195.5 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested244079%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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