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2017 Kia Cadenza consumer reviews

$31,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Cadenza Kia
(106 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.9
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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I love this car

Very nice and comfortable. I love the look. It is very long car but gives everyone plenty of room. Trunk space is fantastic and it is the quietest car I?ve ever had!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My first Kia

In the past, I have owned several BMWs, Toyotos, Hyundais, VWs, RAM trucks, Acuras, and a Genesis. It is still early (less than 1000 miles) but so far, this is my favorite car. Not as fun to drive as a Beemer, but all in all....a great car,

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Wonderful sedan, used to SUV's.

Very smooth handling, comfortable and elegant. Used to owning SUV's. Thought it would be hard to move into a sedan, but this car has exceeded my expectations.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

By far my favorite car I've owned to date. Looks great, and drives even better. It's luxury car comfort without the enormous price tag. I'm hooked.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury without the price tag

When it was time for an upgrade, I knew I wanted something a little more luxurious but without the price tag. I've had two Kia's before so tried to leave but couldn't find anything to match their outstanding 10-year/100,000 drive train warranty and high safety crash ratings from IIHS (Hyundai/Genesis G80 was a contender). Kia often gets overlooked because no one really thinks about spending $40k on a Kia when you can buy an Audi A4, Mercedes C class, or BMW 3 series for that much. However, I did not want a compact or midsize sedan and wasn't willing to compromise on size as I get into the backseat a lot. I knew exactly what I wanted, a white large sedan with a panoramic roof and all your typical standard features these days (heated seats, GPS, backup cameras, blind spot detector, etc). There are only two full-sized car that you can buy with these features for under $40k and that's the Cadenza or Maxima, which I don't like the new design. And to top it off, the Cadenza won the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety's top safety pick award! (Yes, I'm one of those people who watches safety crash videos before buying a car). While the other luxury cars are nice, you really do get your money's worth with the Cadenza and I don't have to feel bad about spending a ton of money on a depreciating asset!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The Korean version of a BMW

The new KIA Cadenza is a fantastic car. You can definitely see the German influences in the design and performance from the BMW designer that was hired by KIA.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Higher quality and performance than expected

I love my Kia Cadenza. I have the Technology trim and the interior design, exterior aspect, comfort, features, and luxurious terminations are extremely satisfactory for me. It's my first Kia, and I have to say that unless something really wrong happens in the future, they have made a fan!

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury sedan at a great value

The Cadenza has exceeded all my expectations. I'm a tall guy so when I researched large sedans the Cadenza made the list of cars to test drive. After my test drive, I fell in love with the car it drives like a Luxury brand model, the interior is gorgeous and refined. It is the best car you can buy for the money. I never thought I would have chosen a KIA over a Luxury Brand and other will known Automakers.

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable and powerful

The Premium (basic) Cadenza has the most comfortable seats all around of any of the similar cars we test drove (Impala, Ford Fusion, Kia Optima, Honda Accord). There was plenty of legroom for the six foot person right behind the driver's seat, even with the seat as far back as it would go. The smart trunk, which opens when you are close by with the key, is a nice feature when you have your hands full. The V6 engine ensures that there is plenty of power.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable car I've ever been on

This car met all my needs. If you have children's this one is for you. I love how spacious this car has especially the trunk, I put in 3 big stroller and it also has cups holder on the bottom of each door. Car ride is so smooth and gentle, it has a sunroof and several phone charger plugs, even in the back seat. My favorite is a wireless phone charger for my Samsung, and it has all the safety alert if your not pay much attention on the road, this car will let you know. This is the best gas saving, has all type of drive mode. Sport, Eco (traveling far), and a regular driving. Yes, I recommend this beautiful car to parents, teenagers and to elders.

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