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Lexus GS vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,190

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $8,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,058

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $6,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelGSGSGSCadenzaCadenza
Trim350460450hPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $33,739 $40,805
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Cargo net 59 59 59 50 50
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Technology Package       3,100  
Luxury Plus Package       3,200  
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523    
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86      
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Cargo net 35 35 35 40 40
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172      
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180      
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Technology Package       2,820  
Luxury Plus Package       2,609  
Options (change) 4,228 3,803 3,293 6,350 50
Options (change) 3,668 3,302 2,889 5,469 40
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Total Price $52,003 $60,048 $63,118 $43,190 $44,990
Total Invoice $46,753 $53,456 $56,820 $40,058 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,547
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelGSGSGSCadenzaCadenza
Trim350460450hPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,003$60,048$63,118$43,190$44,990
Adjustments for Features-165-1,865-1,5150-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,838$58,183$61,603$43,190$43,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$9,765$0$350
Total Invoice$46,753$53,456$56,820$40,058$41,695
Adjustments for Features-148-1,660-1,3640-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,605$51,796$55,456$40,058$40,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,191$8,851$0$293

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelGSGSGSCadenzaCadenza
Trim350460450hPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,715$7,365$5,850$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$1,865$1,515$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-148-1,660-1,3640-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112016
ModelGSCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.0 in
Length190.0 in195.5 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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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 seat100No
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 Requested147567%
Total Not Requested74033%

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