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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: $45,065

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $3,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,240 $44,090
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 50
Rear bumper protector 139 75
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 40
Rear bumper protector 99 60
Options (change) 417 125
Options (change) 273 100
Destination 1,215 850
Total Price $48,872 $45,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Cadenza Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,350
Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$48,872$45,065
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,137$45,065

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,225$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-830

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.0 in
Length194.9 in195.5 in
Width76.0 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft315.9 ft3

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