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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: $32,510

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,990 $44,090 $29,995
Technology Package 3,100    
Luxury Plus Package 3,200    
Cargo net 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
LED headlights     1,195
Technology Package 2,820    
Luxury Plus Package 2,609    
Cargo net 40 40 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 6,350 50 1,620
Options (change) 5,469 40 1,378
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $43,190 $44,990 $32,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,911
Model Year201620162019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$43,190$44,990$32,510
Adjustments for Features-5,255-6,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$38,285$32,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $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
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$10,205$11,655$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$6,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,874-6,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162019
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.3,274 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1315100%
Luxury Plus 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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested141564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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