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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $16,962 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Designer Plus Package 750      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Designer Plus Package 692      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Options (change) 1,300 80 80 80
Options (change) 1,147 67 67 67
Destination 895 900 900 900
Total Price $19,950 $33,270 $40,270 $45,670
Total Invoice $19,004 $31,375 $37,295 $42,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,266
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$19,950$33,270$40,270$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-10,825-13,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$29,645$29,445$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,160
Total Invoice$19,004$31,375$37,295$42,287
Adjustments for Features0-3,419-10,025-12,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,004$27,956$27,270$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$0$2,920

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
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 key $250$250$250
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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 front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$6,300$13,500$15,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$10,825$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,419-10,025-12,097

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172018
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 Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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