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Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaJetta
TrimPremiumLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $23,745
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $22,795
Panoramic sunroof 1,500    
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Panoramic sunroof 1,362    
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 1,500 0 2,950
Options (change) 1,362 0 2,832
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $37,225 $44,625 $27,465
Total Invoice $34,594 $41,313 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,829
Model Year201520152012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaJetta
TrimPremiumLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,225$44,625$27,465
Adjustments for Features-4,700-8,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,525$35,835$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0
Total Invoice$34,594$41,313$26,397
Adjustments for Features-4,368-8,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,226$33,175$26,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,949$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaJetta
TrimPremiumLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning $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 mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$11,605$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$8,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,368-8,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelCadenzaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in104.4 in
Length195.5 in182.2 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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