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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCTSCTS
TrimSXPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $28,380 $56,520 $67,540
Universal garage door opener 350    
Technology Package 3,000 2,850  
Limited Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50    
Remote start 425    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Polished alloy wheels   600  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Technology Package 2,727 2,537  
Limited Package 1,925    
Cargo net 42    
Remote start 353    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Polished alloy wheels   534  
Options (change) 5,925 4,045 595
Options (change) 5,338 3,601 530
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $37,320 $64,535 $72,685
Total Invoice $34,613 $61,116 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,781
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCTSCTS
TrimSXPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,320$64,535$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$60,605$68,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,525
Total Invoice$34,613$61,116$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,722-4,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,613$57,394$64,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,343

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCTSCTS
TrimSXPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,465$8,395$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,722-4,328

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.6 in
Length191.1 in195.5 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

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