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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXSX LimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,739 $40,805
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Technology Package     3,100  
Luxury Plus Package     3,200  
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42 40 40
Cargo tray 67 67 65 65
Technology Package     2,820  
Luxury Plus Package     2,609  
Options (change) 5,280 480 6,430 130
Options (change) 4,780 400 5,534 105
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $43,270 $45,070
Total Invoice $33,495 $34,685 $40,123 $41,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,450
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXSX LimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$36,070$37,370$43,270$45,070
Adjustments for Features-885-1,1850-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,185$36,185$43,270$43,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$350
Total Invoice$33,495$34,685$40,123$41,760
Adjustments for Features-822-1,1000-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,673$33,585$40,123$40,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$293

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXSX LimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,000$3,815$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$1,185$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-822-1,1000-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162016
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.0 in
Length191.1 in195.5 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested375075%
Total Not Requested125025%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested46521%

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