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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: $7,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $29,995
Cargo net 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
LED headlights     1,195
Cargo net 40 40 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 50 50 1,620
Options (change) 40 40 1,378
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $39,940 $45,340 $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: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,167
Model Year201720172019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$39,940$45,340$32,510
Adjustments for Features-7,175-9,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,765$35,925$32,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,175$12,415$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,175$9,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,666-8,7250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
ModelCadenzaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length195.7 in191.6 in
Width73.6 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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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 headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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