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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: $34,540

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $6,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $35,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $32,151 $23,455 $39,115
Cargo mat 125    
Cargo net 95 50 50
Luxury Package   3,000  
Cargo mat 99    
Cargo net 69 40 40
Luxury Package   2,670  
Options (change) 220 3,050 50
Options (change) 168 2,710 40
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $34,540 $38,950 $43,250
Total Invoice $33,114 $26,965 $39,955

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,807
Model Year201320142014
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,540$38,950$43,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$36,555$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$33,114$26,965$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-3,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,114$25,307$36,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,944

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201320142014
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$3,905$6,300$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-3,704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132014
ModelPassatCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.0 in
Length191.6 in195.5 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested289094%

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