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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: $37,980

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $27,513
Luxury Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 50  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
Rear side airbags     350
Luxury Package 2,670    
Cargo net 40 40  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 3,050 50 7,400
Options (change) 2,710 40 6,696
Destination 800 800 630
Total Price $38,950 $43,250 $37,980
Total Invoice $26,965 $39,955 $34,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,653
Model Year201420142006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$38,950$43,250$37,980
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,825$41,010$37,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,185$0
Total Invoice$26,965$39,955$34,839
Adjustments for Features-779-2,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,186$37,886$34,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,700$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$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 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,880$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-779-2,0690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelCadenzaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in106.7 in
Length195.5 in188.2 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 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 seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested224072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested401576%
Total Not Requested126524%

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