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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: $33,940

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,538

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $31,990 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,345 $36,166 $41,077
Cargo net 95 50 50 50
Cargo mat 125 95 95  
Luxury Package   3,000    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Cargo net 69 40 40 40
Cargo mat 99 78 78  
Luxury Package   2,475    
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Options (change) 220 4,145 145 50
Options (change) 168 3,574 118 40
Destination 770 900 900 900
Total Price $33,940 $37,035 $40,035 $45,340
Total Invoice $32,538 $34,819 $37,184 $42,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,940$37,035$40,035$45,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-6,045-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$35,090$33,990$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,105
Total Invoice$32,538$34,819$37,184$42,017
Adjustments for Features0-1,829-5,615-7,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,538$32,990$31,569$34,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,421$0$2,807

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
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 trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote start$150   
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
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,730$5,675$9,775$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$6,045$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,829-5,615-7,641

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in195.7 in
Width72.2 in73.6 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested127556%

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