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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,980

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.6 VR6PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $35,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $23,455 $39,115
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 350    
Luxury Package   3,000  
Cargo net   50 50
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear side airbags 310    
Luxury Package   2,670  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 7,400 3,050 50
Options (change) 6,696 2,710 40
Destination 630 800 800
Total Price $37,980 $38,950 $43,250
Total Invoice $34,839 $26,965 $39,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,653
Model Year200620142014
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.6 VR6PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,980$38,950$43,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,980$37,825$41,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,185
Total Invoice$34,839$26,965$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-779-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,839$26,186$37,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200620142014
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
Trim3.6 VR6PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
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, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,765$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779-2,069

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062014
ModelPassatCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.0 in
Length188.2 in195.5 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested401576%
Total Not Requested126524%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested224072%

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