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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,190

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,228

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCadenzaCadenza
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $36,328 $41,320
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Options (change) 10,845 10,845 8,695 0 0
Options (change) 10,084 10,084 8,085 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 900 900
Total Price $44,620 $46,370 $48,570 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $41,556 $43,184 $45,230 $37,228 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,825
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCadenzaCadenza
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,620$46,370$48,570$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-4,855-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$45,195$47,120$35,335$38,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$0$3,160
Total Invoice$41,556$43,184$45,230$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,497-6,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,556$42,090$43,880$32,731$35,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCadenzaCadenza
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key   $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$4,245$4,520$7,925$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$4,855$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,497-6,571

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length182.3 in195.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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