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Used 2019 Kia Cadenza Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Kia Cadenza is a large sedan that offers plenty 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. The Technology model adds even more luxury features, 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 of torque) that's matched to an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.

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

Standard safety features include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.

The Technology model further adds 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and foglights, automatic high-beam control, a different grille, a panoramic sunroof, LED cabin lighting, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, and an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation and HD radio. Also included are adaptive cruise control, a lane keeping assist system, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

At the top of the range is the Limited trim, which has all of the above, plus unique wheels, automatic wipers with a de-icing function, a power-operated trunklid, a power-adjustable steering wheel with paddle shifters, a head-up display, an upgraded driver information screen, upgraded cabin trim, upgraded leather upholstery, a 10-way driver seat (with four-way lumbar adjustment), two-way lumbar adjustment for the front passenger, driver-seat memory functions, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, side rear sunshades, a power rear sunshade, a 360-degree parking camera, and lane departure warning.

Which Cadenza trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Cadenza comes loaded with great features right out of the gate, but we think it's worth paying extra for the Technology trim. It's the midgrade trim and it adds several desirable upgrades, including a premium audio system and a host of driver aids. Tall drivers might want to stick with the base Premium, however, because it doesn't have the headroom-reducing panoramic sunroof.

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Comparing average pricing near
Boston, MA
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
Not Available
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
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not Available
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
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted 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 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 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 / 500 miles
370 / 500 miles
370 / 500 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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Average Cost Per Mile
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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
Exterior
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Platinum Graphite
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Platinum Graphite
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Platinum Graphite
Gravity Blue