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Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,305

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $6,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $34,265
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $32,860
Luxury Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 50 95
Cargo mat     125
Luxury Package 2,670    
Cargo net 40 40 69
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 3,050 50 220
Options (change) 2,710 40 168
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $38,950 $43,250 $35,305
Total Invoice $26,965 $39,955 $33,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,022
Model Year201420142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,950$43,250$35,305
Adjustments for Features-1,645-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,305$39,990$35,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$26,965$39,955$33,848
Adjustments for Features-1,139-3,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,826$36,943$33,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,117$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
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
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 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $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$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$6,200$7,815$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,139-3,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014
ModelCadenzaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in110.4 in
Length195.5 in191.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested289094%

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