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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,360

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $459

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelHighlanderCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $29,762 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Extra Value Package 8 3,280      
Satellite radio 449      
Floor mats 275      
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Cargo mat   95 95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Luxury Package   3,000    
Extra Value Package 8 2,952      
Satellite radio 359      
Floor mats 180      
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62
Cargo mat   78 78  
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Luxury Package   2,475    
Options (change) 4,004 4,170 170 75
Options (change) 3,491 3,596 140 62
Destination 745 900 900 900
Total Price $37,819 $37,360 $40,360 $45,665
Total Invoice $33,998 $34,904 $37,368 $42,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Cadenza Technology
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $495
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelHighlanderCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,819$37,360$40,360$45,665
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-4,100-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,794$37,360$36,260$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,105
Total Invoice$33,998$34,904$37,368$42,282
Adjustments for Features-9210-3,796-5,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,077$34,904$33,572$36,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,332$0$2,877

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelHighlanderCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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 liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
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
Conversation mirror$25   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,650$6,625$10,725$12,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$4,100$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-9210-3,796-5,833

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.4 in
Length188.4 in195.7 in
Width75.2 in73.6 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
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 lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested147565%

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