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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,925

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $7,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelTiguanCadenzaCadenza
TrimSELPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $35,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $32,617 $23,455 $39,115
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Luxury Package   3,000  
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Luxury Package   2,670  
Options (change) 1,020 3,000 0
Options (change) 978 2,670 0
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $35,815 $38,900 $43,200
Total Invoice $34,415 $26,925 $39,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,722
Model Year201220142014
ModelTiguanCadenzaCadenza
TrimSELPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,815$38,900$43,200
Adjustments for Features0-335-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$38,565$41,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$34,415$26,925$39,915
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$26,693$38,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,420

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220142014
ModelTiguanCadenzaCadenza
TrimSELPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,380$4,715$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,802

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122014
ModelTiguanCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in112.0 in
Length174.5 in195.5 in
Width71.2 in72.8 in
Height65.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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 sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested104034%

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