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Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $17,605 $32,407 $40,488
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Panoramic sunroof   1,362  
Options (change) 1,880 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,665 1,362 0
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $21,570 $37,225 $44,625
Total Invoice $19,860 $34,594 $41,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,725
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,570$37,225$44,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$31,835$35,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,810
Total Invoice$19,860$34,594$41,313
Adjustments for Features0-5,009-8,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$29,585$32,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,414

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$8,390$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,009-8,314

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.0 in
Length185.8 in195.5 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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