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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $10,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $9,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEX TurboTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $23,080 $36,328 $41,320
Premium Package 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785    
Options (change) 4,150 0 0
Options (change) 3,705 0 0
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $29,600 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $27,535 $37,228 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,413
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEX TurboTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,600$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-5,700-7,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$34,490$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$27,535$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,280-7,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$31,948$34,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEX TurboTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,550$8,250$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,700$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,280-7,353

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.4 in
Length190.7 in195.7 in
Width72.1 in73.6 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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