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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: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,848

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $34,265
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $32,860
Cargo net 50 50 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,500    
Cargo mat     125
Cargo net 40 40 69
Panoramic sunroof 1,362    
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 1,550 50 220
Options (change) 1,402 40 168
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $37,275 $44,675 $35,305
Total Invoice $34,634 $41,353 $33,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $815
Model Year201520152014
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$37,275$44,675$35,305
Adjustments for Features0-4,090-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$40,585$35,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0
Total Invoice$34,634$41,353$33,848
Adjustments for Features0-3,786-29
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,634$37,567$33,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,933$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152014
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 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$4,725$8,815$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,786-29

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152014
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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