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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: $34,540

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,114

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $32,151
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Luxury Package 3,000      
Cargo net 50 50 50 95
Cargo mat 95 95   125
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Luxury Package 2,475      
Cargo net 42 42 42 69
Cargo mat 78 78   99
Options (change) 4,145 145 50 220
Options (change) 3,576 120 42 168
Destination 900 900 900 795
Total Price $37,335 $40,335 $45,640 $34,540
Total Invoice $34,884 $37,348 $42,262 $33,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $0
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,132
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$37,335$40,335$45,640$34,540
Adjustments for Features-1,695-5,795-7,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,640$34,540$37,645$34,540
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$34,884$37,348$42,262$33,114
Adjustments for Features-1,584-5,366-7,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,300$31,982$34,859$33,114
Cost Above Minimum$1,318$0$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,575$9,675$11,875$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$5,795$7,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,584-5,366-7,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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.3,446 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
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested137560%

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