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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $24,295
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $23,323
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Autobahn Package     5,530
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 0 0 6,630
Options (change) 0 0 6,366
Destination 900 900 770
Total Price $40,190 $45,590 $31,695
Total Invoice $37,228 $42,220 $30,459

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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: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $924
Model Year201820182011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,190$45,590$31,695
Adjustments for Features-6,310-8,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$37,040$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,228$42,220$30,459
Adjustments for Features-5,845-7,9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,383$34,302$30,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
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 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $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
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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, passenger 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$11,075$13,315$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$8,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,845-7,9180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelCadenzaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length195.7 in165.4 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.046.0 ft3

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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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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