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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: $11,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,228

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $11,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCadenzaCadenza
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $36,328 $41,320
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Wood trim     0    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Wood trim     0    
Options (change) 15,820 15,820 13,320 0 0
Options (change) 14,732 14,732 12,407 0 0
Destination 905 905 905 900 900
Total Price $52,075 $55,675 $55,625 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $48,513 $51,861 $51,814 $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: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,707
Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCadenzaCadenza
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
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$52,075$55,675$55,625$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features-620-2,470-1,1700-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,455$53,205$54,455$40,190$43,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,000$0$3,160
Total Invoice$48,513$51,861$51,814$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features-578-2,301-1,0900-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,935$49,560$50,724$37,228$40,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,789$0$2,918

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

Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCadenzaCadenza
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
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 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
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  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,395$7,245$5,945$4,775$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$2,470$1,170$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-578-2,301-1,0900-2,074

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

Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length180.7 in195.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

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