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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $24,760 $36,328 $41,320
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Options (change) 4,350 0 0
Options (change) 3,885 0 0
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $31,600 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $29,395 $37,228 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,225
Model Year201220182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXTechnologyLimited
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)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,600$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,975-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,215$38,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$29,395$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,608-6,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$32,620$35,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220182018
ModelOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXTechnologyLimited
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  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
LED headlights $1000$1000
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$9,050$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,975$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,608-6,682

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122018
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 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%

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