Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Kia Cadenza Kia Cadenza 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,640

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $100,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,262

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $93,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCadenza
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $44,690
Base Invoice $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $41,320
Driver Assistance Package 2,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Heated steering wheel 0   0  
Cargo net       50
Driver Assistance Package 2,744      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Heated steering wheel 0   0  
Cargo net       42
Options (change) 4,040 0 0 50
Options (change) 3,758 0 0 42
Destination 905 905 905 900
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $145,945 $163,805 $215,005 $45,640
Total Invoice $135,863 $152,584 $200,165 $42,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,327
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCadenza
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 151200, 15630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/40-19
Total Price$145,945$163,805$215,005$45,640
Adjustments for Features-6,740-11,890-11,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,205$151,915$203,015$45,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,710$63,810$0
Total Invoice$135,863$152,584$200,165$42,262
Adjustments for Features-6,274-11,076-11,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,589$141,508$189,003$42,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,919$59,414$0

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

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCadenza
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras   $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Night vision $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150$150 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$12,105$17,255$17,355$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,740$11,890$11,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,274-11,076-11,1620

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

Model Year20132018
ModelS-ClassCadenza
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.4 in
Length206.5 in195.7 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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%

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