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Used 2017 Kia Cadenza Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2017 Kia Cadenza is a large, full-size sedan that offers an abundance of room for all its occupants. Even in its base Premium form, the Cadenza is well-equipped for what we think is a very reasonable price. Its two available features packages are incorporated into the Technology package (along with a few other desirable additions), while the top-trim Limited just might fool your passengers into thinking they're riding in a Lexus. There's one powertrain available: a 3.3-liter V6 (290 horsepower, 253 pound-feet) matched to an eight-speed automatic with front-wheel drive.

The base Premium trim is loaded with features, including 18-inch wheels, foglights, heated mirrors, hands-free trunk opening, keyless entry and ignition, a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable and heated front seats (with driver two-way lumbar adjustment), a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth, and an eight-speaker audio system with HD and satellite radio and two USB ports.

The Premium is available with the Luxury package, which adds power-folding mirrors, an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. Additional safety features include rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and advanced blind-spot monitoring.

The Panoramic Sunroof package (requires Luxury package) adds LED interior lighting and, you guessed it, a panoramic sunroof.

The Technology is one level up, adding the contents of both above packages, along with 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and foglights, automatic wipers, a power-adjustable and heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, a 10-way driver seat (with four-way lumbar adjustment), two-way lumbar adjustment for the front passenger, ventilated front seats, driver-seat memory settings and wireless phone charging.

You can't go any higher than the Limited trim, which equips the Cadenza with power trunk opening and closing, a head-up display, side rear sunshades, a power rear sunshade, upgraded leather upholstery and heated rear seats.

Which Cadenza trim does Edmunds recommend?

Kia likes to pitch the Cadenza as an affordable alternative to the typical luxury sedan, and we'd spec it accordingly. Skip the base model and go with the midlevel Technology trim. It includes features from the base Premium with its Luxury and Panoramic Sunroof options, in addition to ventilated seats, extra lumbar support for front seat occupants and LED exterior lighting. The Luxury trim lives up to its name (we can't think of a non-luxury competitor with quilted leather upholstery, for example), but it's considerably more expensive than the Technology trim and doesn't add much.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Salem, OR
Vehicle
Cadenza Premium
Cadenza Technology
Cadenza Limited
Vehicle
Premium
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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Limited
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
253 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
253 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
253 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Engine displacement
3.3 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
245/40R19
245/40R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 518 miles
370 / 518 miles
370 / 518 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.2 ft.
37.2 ft.
37.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,633 lb.
3,770 lb.
3,770 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.6 in.
73.6 in.
73.6 in.
Height
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Length
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
Wheelbase
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.2 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Front Leg Room
45.5 in.
45.5 in.
45.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.9 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Leather, leather
Beige Leather, leather
Black Leather, leather
Beige Leather, leather
Black Nappa Leather, premium leather
White Nappa Leather, premium leather
Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather
Exterior
Platinum Graphite
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Silky Silver Metallic
Snow White Pearl
Platinum Graphite
Moss Gray
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Silky Silver Metallic
Snow White Pearl
Platinum Graphite
Gravity Blue
Granite Brown
Aurora Black Pearl
Silky Silver Metallic
Snow White Pearl