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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCadenza
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $44,090
Base Invoice $24,760 $40,805
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Limited Package 3,300  
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Limited Package 2,937  
Options (change) 7,650 0
Options (change) 6,822 0
Destination 750 850
Total Price $34,900 $44,940
Total Invoice $32,332 $41,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,538
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCadenza
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,900$44,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$41,935
Total Invoice$32,332$41,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$38,870

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCadenza
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,300$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,785

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.0 in
Length190.7 in195.5 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested38013%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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