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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaDTS
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $54,825
Base Invoice $28,380 $51,809
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
Driver Awareness Package   695
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
Driver Awareness Package   612
Options (change) 5,925 695
Options (change) 5,338 612
Destination 895 920
Total Price $37,320 $56,440
Total Invoice $34,613 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,510
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaDTS
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,320$56,440
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$56,440
Total Invoice$34,613$53,341
Adjustments for Features-2,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,831$53,341

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaDTS
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,900$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.6 in
Length191.1 in207.6 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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