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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: $37,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $36,595
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $35,131
Cargo net 50 50 100
Cargo net 42 42 80
Options (change) 50 50 100
Options (change) 42 42 80
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $40,240 $45,640 $37,515
Total Invoice $37,270 $42,262 $36,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,452
Model Year201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,240$45,640$37,515
Adjustments for Features-3,985-6,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$39,415$37,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,270$42,262$36,031
Adjustments for Features-3,691-5,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,579$36,498$36,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
Remote app  $25
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 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 + travel 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 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$10,300$12,540$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$6,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,691-5,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length195.7 in167.5 in
Width73.6 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.052.7 ft3

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