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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: $34,355

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,144

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $36,328 $41,320
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,400      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Premium Package 3,060      
Technology Package 2,230      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Options (change) 5,830 130 130 130
Options (change) 5,399 109 109 109
Destination 825 825 900 900
Total Price $34,355 $36,455 $40,320 $45,720
Total Invoice $32,144 $34,074 $37,337 $42,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,859
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,355$36,455$40,320$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,600-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$35,105$36,720$39,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$3,160
Total Invoice$32,144$34,074$37,337$42,329
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-3,334-5,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,144$32,812$34,003$36,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0$2,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$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$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
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$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,225$7,475$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,600$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-3,334-5,407

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.4 in
Length190.7 in195.7 in
Width72.1 in73.6 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested292589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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