Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006 Kia Cadenza Kia Cadenza 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,448

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Options (change) 1,880 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,665 0 0 0
Destination 590 900 900 900
Total Price $21,570 $33,190 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $19,860 $31,308 $37,228 $42,220

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Kia Cadenza dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,804
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,570$33,190$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-10,325-11,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$29,915$29,865$33,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$3,810
Total Invoice$19,860$31,308$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,089-9,564-11,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$28,219$27,664$31,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0$3,522

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$6,025$13,075$14,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$10,325$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,089-9,564-11,034

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length185.8 in195.7 in
Width71.5 in73.6 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.0 ft3

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.