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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: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenza
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $44,690
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $41,320
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Options (change) 5,280 480 130
Options (change) 4,780 400 109
Destination 850 850 900
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $45,720
Total Invoice $33,495 $34,685 $42,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,802
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenza
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,070$37,370$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,070$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,495$34,685$42,329
Adjustments for Features0-278-3,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,495$34,407$39,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaCadenza
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,675$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-3,032

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in195.7 in
Width73.2 in73.6 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested465093%
Total Not Requested3507%

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