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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: $22,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaCTSCTSCTS
TrimSXPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $28,380 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Technology Package 3,000      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Limited Package 2,100      
Cargo net 50      
Remote start 425      
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Polished alloy wheels   750    
Technology Package 2,727      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Limited Package 1,925      
Cargo net 42      
Remote start 353      
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Polished alloy wheels   660    
Options (change) 5,925 3,290 0 0
Options (change) 5,338 2,895 0 0
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $37,320 $59,955 $61,065 $70,335
Total Invoice $34,613 $55,941 $57,160 $65,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,359
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaCTSCTSCTS
TrimSXPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,320$59,955$61,065$70,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,835-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$57,845$58,230$66,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385$8,680
Total Invoice$34,613$55,941$57,160$65,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,969-2,654-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,613$53,972$54,506$62,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$8,290

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaCTSCTSCTS
TrimSXPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras$500   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,350$8,075$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,835$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,969-2,654-3,566

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182015
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.3,621 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 cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested80065%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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