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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: $37,755

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,225

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelPassatCadenzaCadenza
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $35,325 $33,739 $40,805
Cargo net 100 50 50
Technology Package   3,100  
Luxury Plus Package   3,200  
Cargo net 80 40 40
Technology Package   2,820  
Luxury Plus Package   2,609  
Options (change) 100 6,350 50
Options (change) 80 5,469 40
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $37,755 $43,190 $44,990
Total Invoice $36,225 $40,058 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year201620162016
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)235/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,755$43,190$44,990
Adjustments for Features-5100-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$43,190$43,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$36,225$40,058$41,695
Adjustments for Features-4890-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,736$40,058$40,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$293

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201620162016
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$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
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
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$6,865$6,355$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,481 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested111585%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested101546%

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