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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $19,255 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Convenience Package 970      
Premium Package 1,300      
Navigation system 1,200      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Luxury Package   3,000    
Convenience Package 865      
Premium Package 1,160      
Navigation system 1,075      
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Luxury Package   2,475    
Options (change) 3,470 4,000 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 3,456 0 0
Destination 675 900 900 900
Total Price $24,835 $37,190 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $23,030 $34,764 $37,228 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,135
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,835$37,190$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-7,625-9,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$33,665$32,565$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,160
Total Invoice$23,030$34,764$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-7,063-9,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$31,469$30,165$33,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,304$0$2,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$3,050$6,575$10,675$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$7,625$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,295-7,063-9,136

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.4 in
Length189.0 in195.7 in
Width71.1 in73.6 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested157569%

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