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Tesla Model S vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,675

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $36,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SCadenza
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $43,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium interior     0  
White Interior Package       0
Cargo net       50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium interior     0  
White Interior Package       0
Cargo net       40
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 50
Options (change) 0 0 0 40
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $44,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Cadenza Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,552
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SCadenza
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E293hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$44,675
Adjustments for Features-1,305-2,055-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,195$98,945$130,030$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$49,835$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SCadenza
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,295$11,045$12,660$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$2,055$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1011281730

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182015
ModelModel SCadenza
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in112.0 in
Length196.0 in195.5 in
Width77.3 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Limited

White Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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