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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,925

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.5 SRPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $35,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $23,697 $23,455 $39,115
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Floor mats 180    
Technology Package 1,780    
Door sill trim plates 175    
Luxury Package   3,000  
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Floor mats 146    
Technology Package 1,543    
Door sill trim plates 126    
Luxury Package   2,670  
Options (change) 6,635 3,000 0
Options (change) 5,719 2,670 0
Destination 780 800 800
Total Price $32,985 $38,900 $43,200
Total Invoice $30,196 $26,925 $39,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,136
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.5 SRPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,985$38,900$43,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$36,205$38,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$30,196$26,925$39,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-3,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$25,060$35,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,873

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.5 SRPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,555$6,250$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,865-3,982

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.0 in
Length190.7 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested259084%

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