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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: $41,175

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $8,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120152015
ModelESCadenzaCadenza
Trim350PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $34,900 $43,800
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379    
Cargo mat 105    
Luxury Package   2,100  
Technology Package   3,300  
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847    
Cargo net 39 40 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Cargo mat 65    
Luxury Package   1,908  
Technology Package   2,994  
Options (change) 9,069 5,450 50
Options (change) 8,201 4,942 40
Destination 1,025 825 825
Total Price $50,094 $41,175 $44,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Cadenza Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,466
Model Year202120152015
ModelESCadenzaCadenza
Trim350PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$50,094$41,175$44,675
Adjustments for Features-2,8150-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,279$41,175$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year202120152015
ModelESCadenzaCadenza
Trim350PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,565$3,750$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-5180-926

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20212015
ModelESCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in112.0 in
Length195.9 in195.5 in
Width73.4 in72.8 in
Height56.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,690 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested170032%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested272588%
Total Not Requested36512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested51532%
Total Not Requested110068%

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