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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaSTS
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $56,380
Base Invoice $28,380 $53,279
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Premium Luxury Collection   2,840
Performance Handling Package   1,600
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Premium Luxury Collection   2,499
Performance Handling Package   1,408
Options (change) 5,925 4,440
Options (change) 5,338 3,907
Destination 895 875
Total Price $37,320 $61,695
Total Invoice $34,613 $58,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,688
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaSTS
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$37,320$61,695
Adjustments for Features-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,905$61,695
Total Invoice$34,613$58,061
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,373$58,061

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaSTS
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2400

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.4 in
Length191.1 in196.7 in
Width73.2 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Cadillac STS specs.

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
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested172556%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Performance Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45ZR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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