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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: $37,385

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $7,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,709

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $6,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelOptimaCadenza
TrimSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $43,800
Base Invoice $33,481 $40,488
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 40
Options (change) 400 50
Options (change) 333 40
Destination 895 825
Total Price $37,385 $44,675
Total Invoice $34,709 $41,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,023
Model Year20172015
ModelOptimaCadenza
TrimSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,385$44,675
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,900$44,675
Total Invoice$34,709$41,353
Adjustments for Features-1,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,330$41,353

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172015
ModelOptimaCadenza
TrimSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,025$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172015
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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