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Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $19,667 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Luxury Package   3,000    
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Luxury Package   2,475    
Options (change) 550 4,080 80 80
Options (change) 455 3,523 67 67
Destination 850 900 900 900
Total Price $22,155 $37,270 $40,270 $45,670
Total Invoice $20,972 $34,831 $37,295 $42,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,937
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$22,155$37,270$40,270$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-7,975-10,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$33,395$32,295$35,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,160
Total Invoice$20,972$34,831$37,295$42,287
Adjustments for Features0-3,621-7,386-9,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$31,210$29,909$32,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,301$0$2,920

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimSXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$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   
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,225$7,100$11,200$13,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$7,975$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,621-7,386-9,458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162018
ModelRioCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.4 in
Length172.0 in195.7 in
Width67.7 in73.6 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested137560%

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