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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: $37,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,719

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $35,995
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $34,519
Cargo net 50 50 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Cargo net 42 42 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300
Options (change) 50 50 475
Options (change) 42 42 380
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $40,240 $45,640 $37,290
Total Invoice $37,270 $42,262 $35,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,659
Model Year201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,240$45,640$37,290
Adjustments for Features-4,545-6,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$38,855$37,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,270$42,262$35,719
Adjustments for Features-4,210-6,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,060$35,979$35,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaPassat
TrimTechnologyLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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
USB port$25$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 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,175$11,415$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$6,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,210-6,2830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,423 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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