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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: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $31,990 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $17,627 $30,345 $36,166 $41,077
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Cargo net   50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78  
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Cargo net   40 40 40
Options (change) 1,155 225 225 130
Options (change) 1,000 185 185 107
Destination 895 900 900 900
Total Price $20,450 $33,115 $40,115 $45,420
Total Invoice $19,522 $31,430 $37,251 $42,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,398
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$20,450$33,115$40,115$45,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-11,125-13,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,450$29,190$28,990$32,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,105
Total Invoice$19,522$31,430$37,251$42,084
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-10,331-12,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,522$27,705$26,920$29,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$0$2,818

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEXPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
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 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
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
Interior trim, special color$0   
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
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$2,175$6,100$13,300$15,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$11,125$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,725-10,331-12,346

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182017
ModelRioCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in112.4 in
Length172.6 in195.7 in
Width67.9 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.0 ft3

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