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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: $55,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,262

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $51,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCadenza
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $44,690
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $41,320
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Cargo net           50
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Cargo net           42
Options (change) 10,300 10,300 5,310 0 0 50
Options (change) 9,580 9,580 4,939 0 0 42
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 900
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $105,625 $101,582 $147,685 $163,125 $225,025 $45,640
Total Invoice $98,297 $94,254 $137,413 $151,890 $209,485 $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: $49,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,863
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCadenza
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/40-19
Total Price$105,625$101,582$147,685$163,125$225,025$45,640
Adjustments for Features-6,280-6,605-9,080-18,680-19,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,345$94,977$138,605$144,445$205,545$45,640
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$43,628$49,468$110,568$0
Total Invoice$98,297$94,254$137,413$151,890$209,485$42,262
Adjustments for Features-5,844-6,129-8,448-17,393-18,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,453$88,125$128,965$134,497$191,350$42,262
Cost Above Minimum$4,328$0$40,840$46,372$103,225$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCadenza
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25
Approach detection     $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 $650
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$10,820$11,145$13,620$23,220$24,020$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$6,605$9,080$18,680$19,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,844-6,129-8,448-17,393-18,1350

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

Model Year20152018
ModelS-ClassCadenza
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.4 in
Length206.5 in195.7 in
Width74.8 in73.6 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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