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Used 2015 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

four months in

cmadden, 12/22/2014
updated 06/22/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 3 series BMW for my 2014 Kia Cadenza Premium model. This has a much better ride, but is slower off the starting line. The front wheel drive 3.3 liter V6 produces 298 horsepower and 255 ft-lbs of torque. Doesn't belong on a race track, but fine for city driving. The ride in comfortable with above average seating front and rear. Exterior styling pretty generic.

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3 out of 5 stars

Cadenza review brief update

6406nb, 08/18/2013
updated 08/22/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

I returned the car a few months ago. I think if you like a certain brand stick with it. This was a cool car but it was not what I would call a luxury experience. There were several things that came up during the lease and down time with rattles and other replacements like the driver's seat belt, steering wheel electronics and back up camera turned into weeks in the shop. The I Agree on the nav screen every time starting out turned into over 5,000 I agrees over the life of the lease. It was almost perfect at lease turn in but it wasn't inspected for two weeks and there were several charges that took some major effort with the selling dealer and the factory to waive. The factory was immovable on this, so my only conclusion is they must have a lot of deadbeat customers or something wrecking their leased cars. But i did like it so asked if I could lease another for two years. However since it depreciated like a boat anchor, even the selling dealer had nothing to offer in terms of worthwhile incentives for a new one. They had no choice but to send it to the auction because there was no equity in keeping it or buying out the lease. So in conclusion they had a chance at keeping a customer relationship but lost it after just one lease experience.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

My Cadenza - a symphony of motion

Jim Williams, 01/29/2016
updated 08/07/2018
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Drive it. Then drive an Avalon, a Regal, a Maxima, a Chrysler 300 and an Accord. The Kia Cadenza is the best ride - quiet, smooth, powerful and comfortable. The price is competitive too.

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5 out of 5 stars

You don't drive a Cadenza? Shame on you!

Cliff Shields, 04/16/2016
updated 10/20/2020
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Just purchased my 2nd Cadenza Limited. This is my 7th Kia since 2001. This is the perfect car for price, warranty, options. You will pay a great deal more for same options on BMW, Lexus. Mercedes-Benz. Don't waste your money for the name and prestige of such. Test drive this car. You will purchase. Get the SX Limited. Excellent road car. Burn only premium fuel and you will get 30+ mpg on road trips. Over 500 miles on one tank of gas. Check out the 2017 Limited. Many added features and actually a slightly lower price. You just will not go wrong with any Kia but particularly with the Cadenza Limited. Test to drive it, you will buy it. It is now October 2018 and I am still loving my 2015 Kia Cadenza SXL.

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5 out of 5 stars

Car Sold

Mazhar Anik, 12/17/2017
updated 01/13/2025
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have sold the car. Not because of any problems with the car, but because i updated to a new car. I am glad that i had this car as long as i had. I didn't have any major problems with the car. I would recommend this car as a used car.

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