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Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,140

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $4,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,018

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $2,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelESCadenzaCadenza
Trim350PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $33,299 $33,739 $40,805
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Technology Package   3,100  
Luxury Plus Package   3,200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290    
Technology Package   2,820  
Luxury Plus Package   2,609  
Options (change) 9,600 6,300 0
Options (change) 8,324 5,429 0
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $47,200 $43,140 $44,940
Total Invoice $42,498 $40,018 $41,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232
Model Year201120162016
ModelESCadenzaCadenza
Trim350PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,200$43,140$44,940
Adjustments for Features-2750-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,925$43,140$43,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$42,498$40,018$41,655
Adjustments for Features-2480-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,250$40,018$40,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$293

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120162016
ModelESCadenzaCadenza
Trim350PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,665$4,390$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112016
ModelESCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.0 in
Length191.1 in195.5 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested212590%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested151%
Total Not Requested130099%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157571%
Total Not Requested64029%

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