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2014 Kia Cadenza consumer reviews

$35,100 starting MSRP
side view of 2014 Cadenza Kia
(80 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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My wife is very happy with the car.

this car meets all our needs, it is very roomie and has plenty of power and all the features we wanted in what might be our last car to purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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BUY IT!

This is an excellent "premium" car for the money. Not many people know what it is, but I always get compliments. Quick off the line, responsive, and a quiet interior during the morning and evening rush. The fit and finish rivals other premium brand vehicles. I have 53,000 miles and counting. I would buy this vehicle again and the new 2018 redesign makes me want to trade in and buy another one!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Under estimated

The Kia brand is a very underestimated brand people look at the Kia brand from 10 to 15 years ago and say oh no!! The new generation of kia vehicles are amazing. My 14 Cadenza turns heads eveywhere i go even today. With Kia's 10 year a 100000 mile warranty you can't beat it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable car to sit and ride in.

This is a very comfortable car to drive. The gas mileage is quite good. There are a lot of safety features. Plenty of trunk space for when we travel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it

Bought mine used, single owner 32000 miles on it. Almost perfect condition. Runs like a dream. Voice recognition is lacking and map features are primitive. Paddle shifters not necessary for me. Plenty of power and fun to drive. Overall I love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

I didn't buy this car only because the dealer was playing games but I wish I did . It's ride ,style, performance, is all second to none . For the price (used) you get a ton of options I really like all the safety that went into this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Cadenza

I love this, car great on road, gas, comfort and traveling. Perfect size for my family. Would purchase another Cadenza. I previously owned a Spectra was nice just to small. Also love the heated seat, steering wheel, reclining comfortable seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2014 Cadenza Engine Failure Issue

Hyundai builds the V-6 engine in this car and my experience tells me this engine is a ticking time bomb for connecting rod bearing failure. Low mileage too - around 40,000 miles even with top quality synthetic oil and proper maintenance. So be aware as engines for this car are expensive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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KIA Has Come A Long Way.....

We bought our 2014 Cadenza CPO, everyone thought it was a brand new car it was well kept and loved the test drive so much we bought it the same day. It was loaded with features and thought about the safety with the family, the blind spot and lane departing warnings systems help a lot. A bit of a stiff ride since trading in an Azera that had a double wishbone suspension compared to the strut/double wishbone combo with the Cadenza. The car has about 36k miles and hope to keep it a long time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A long time Toyota fan, but love this car

I have had multiple Toyota Avalons, and have always loved them. Of late, the design of the Toyota cars has been disappointing. I was looking for a used Mercedes, and test drove several of them, but was blown out by the features of the cadenza for the price. I bought a used 2014 Limited Cadenza with all the bells and whistles. Even though I paid a hefty amount for a full extended warranty, I ended up paying less that half what I would have paid for a comparable Mercedes. If you can get over the name plate badge, this is an excellent value, with all the features of the Mercedes and MORE. In the 8 months I have had the car, I have racked up 16K miles, with 2K more coming up before the end of the year. As of now the only complaint I have had is during very hot days, the driver's side ventilated system did not cool (passenger side was OK). It is cold now, so I wont be able to check this out until it warms up again. Bottom, line I LOVE the car, and hope to put in many more miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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