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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: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelAltimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.5 SRPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $23,697 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Sport Package 2,370      
Premium Package 2,130      
Technology Package 1,780      
Floor mats 180      
Door sill trim plates 175      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Luxury Package   3,000    
Cargo mat   95 95  
Sport Package 2,056      
Premium Package 1,848      
Technology Package 1,543      
Floor mats 146      
Door sill trim plates 126      
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Luxury Package   2,475    
Cargo mat   78 78  
Options (change) 6,635 4,095 95 0
Options (change) 5,719 3,534 78 0
Destination 780 900 900 900
Total Price $32,985 $37,285 $40,285 $45,590
Total Invoice $30,196 $34,842 $37,306 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,466
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelAltimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.5 SRPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,985$37,285$40,285$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-6,095-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,290$34,190$37,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,105
Total Invoice$30,196$34,842$37,306$42,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,864-5,644-7,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$32,978$31,662$34,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,316$0$2,876

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelAltimaCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.5 SRPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,875$9,975$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$6,095$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,864-5,644-7,682

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length190.7 in195.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97543%
Total Not Requested130057%

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