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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: $37,875

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,180

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $2,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimVR6PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $33,597 $32,407 $40,488
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 350    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Luxury Package   2,100  
Cargo net   50 50
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear side airbags 310    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Luxury Package   1,908  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 3,350 2,150 50
Options (change) 2,959 1,948 40
Destination 690 825 825
Total Price $40,090 $37,875 $44,675
Total Invoice $37,246 $35,180 $41,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,250
Model Year200820152015
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimVR6PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,090$37,875$44,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$36,600$41,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,585
Total Invoice$37,246$35,180$41,353
Adjustments for Features0-1,184-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$33,996$38,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,127

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200820152015
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimVR6PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,840$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,184-3,230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20082015
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
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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