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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: $32,115

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $7,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $31,095
Cargo net 50 50 100
Cargo net 40 40 80
Options (change) 50 50 100
Options (change) 40 40 80
Destination 900 900 920
Total Price $39,940 $45,340 $32,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,889
Model Year201720172020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,940$45,340$32,115
Adjustments for Features-1,310-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,630$41,790$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedSEL
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,650$8,890$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,217-3,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172020
ModelCadenzaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length195.7 in193.6 in
Width73.6 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,325 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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