Used 2020 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews
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Surprisingly Great Tech Package update
Tom, 08/02/2017
updated 06/20/2023
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
67 of 67 people found this review helpful
I have owned BMW Convertible, 5 Series M Sport, Acura TSX & many Toyota's & Honda's. The 2017 Cadenza is the most comfortable car I have ever owned. Full of High Tech in Tech package. Smooth ride, excellent seats (better than Volvo). August 2018 update To date this is the best car I have ever owned. No repairs in 1st year and 21,000 miles. No adjustments of any sort. By comparison my BMW’s needed 3-6 in first year. Tread life on tires is good but tires are too noisy once broken in. Seats are superbly comfortable. Averaging 27 MPG with 50/50 split on highway vs city driving. List price for my car was just under $40000, got it out the door for under $33000. What a great car & what a bargain. Have only less than 10 of them on the road in last year. Nice! Update 7/19 Now @ 45000 miles & all is well. MPG still 27. Zero problems. Seats comfortable. Occasionally have issue with rear view camera engaging. Zero repairs. Best car I ever owed. 2 years & counting! January 2020 update. 57,000 miles & counting. Still zero problems in 30 months. Still averaging 27.1 total mpg. Very reliable, comfortable, safe & efficient. Front seats are the best, most comfortable one around. We love this car. Now 65000 miles. Zero problems. No repairs. 27.1 total MPG. Did put new battery in 7/20 ($295) Update January 2021. Now have 70,000 miles on car, mostly highway. Mileage dropped to 26 MPG due to more local driving in last year. Backup camera on occasion still is slow to engage. On occasion the outside temp will register 32 degrees when it might be 55. Will reset in about 5-10 minutes. Still no repairs after 3 1/2 years of ownership and 70,000 miles which is amazing for any car. Maintenance is inexpensive and done right the first time. I love this car. How many people can say that after owning for this amount of time? Of all 16 new cars this is my best one. Update 7/21 75,000 & counting. Owned now 4 years. Still 0 repairs or adjustments. Original brakes & rotors still going strong. Occasional glitch with backup camera no image. Still best car I have ever owned. 1/2022 update. 84,090 miles & going strong. Still zero repairs. Safe, reliable, comfortable. Sorry to see Kia no longer makes the Cadenza. Great car. LAST UPDATE: I sold this car in May 2022. Best car I have ever owned. NO REPAIRS in 5 years & 86,000 miles. Original break pads & rotors. Just changed tires, fluids as needed. Paid $33000 out the door in 2017 & sold to dealer (not as trade in) for $19,500. Only depreciated 40% in 5 years. What a great car but bought 2022 BMW X5 45e. UPDATE June 2023: After 90,000 miles & zero repairs I sold this car. List price was $40,000 in 2017. I paid $33,000 out the door. Dealer bought it from me for $19,500. Never had to make the first repair. Still has original brakes, pads & rotors. The best car I have ever owned.
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2 for 2
jeff, 08/27/2017
2017 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2015 cadenza, for 2 years after leasing a infinity. The cadenza was a better all around vehicle. I now lease a 2017 cadenza and l love the new style,I have not had a single problem with either car.Plush interior and great performance!
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Gotta Have A Cadenza!!!!!
Bruce, 12/14/2017
updated 06/15/2018
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
As my lease on my 2015 Chevy Malibu was almost up, I started car shopping and I HATE car salesmen. I looked at several cars including buying a Malibu, Sonata, Cadillac and more, and I had a salesmen suggest I drive a new 2017 Cadenza, which I did. I am glad that I listed to him. I loved the ride, but I was not going to pay $46K for the top of the line model. The lease deal they had seemed great, but at the end of the day, it was still way too expensive. I knew I wanted a 2017 Limited and preferably white. I found a 2017 used (8200 miles) exactly like I wanted and I saved almost $17k from what it would have cost new. I LOVE THIS CAR. The ride is great, the looks are great and where I was concerned about my gas mileage (the Malibu averaged about 26 mpg around town and I got 32 mpg on the highway), this Cadenza is right there even though it's rated for only 20-28. I drive it like there is an egg under my accelerator and once I get it up to speed, I just hold the gas pedal in place, I don't have to keep feeding it like I did on my Malibu. On a recent highway trip I averaged 37 MPG (YES 37 MPG) and I am getting about 26 mpg around town. What more could a buyer ask for? Great Deal!! Great Looking car!!! Great MPG!!! If you are looking for a nice upscale luxury type sedan, you need to look at the Cadenza. I would highly suggest trying to find a used one and save yourself mega $$$$$.
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Big Car Great Value
Cindy, 08/14/2017
updated 02/22/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
Bigger than BMW 3 or 5 Series. More Comfortable than Mercedes. Better warranty than everyone. What a value! Had this car now for 1.5 years, 34,000 miles. 0 problems. Rides great, most comfortable seats ever. Great value. Best car I have ever owned.
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tom, 09/21/2017
updated 09/24/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
nice car better than expected gas mileage great service
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Luxury at a fair price
Robert Alan, 12/12/2018
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
In the past 13 years we have owned a 325ci, LR2, Volt, and still own a 2005 Boxster. Avoiding the current SUV trend we were looking for a comfortable sedan with luxury qualities for a fair price. For those who balk at Kia, their vehicles built today are not what they first sold years ago. Remember Datsun, Toyota, and Honda had poor quality cars for years. We recently completed a 5,000 mile, 3 week road trip which included a variety of roads and conditions. I never had any driver fatigue or issues with 600 mile days and actually enjoyed the driving experience that was at all times comfortable, relaxed, and quiet. When power was needed, the engine delivered without haste. It’s not a sport sedan, but really, most driving experiences are controlled by speed limits, so 0 to 60 times are senseless measurements. The Boxster is great for spirited driving. It handles amazingly well but it is not enjoyable for long distance trips especially on crowded highways filled with truck traffic. The Cadenza holds its own in all traffic. It is large enough to be visible by other vehicles and includes the latest safety and infotainment technology to keep you aware in traffic. We average 26.5 mpg in mixed driving and 31 mpg highway only, regular gas. In 18 months of ownership we have not had any service issues other than oil changes and tire rotation. We’re keeping this well made car.
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My Second Cadenza
KenW-LV, 10/24/2020
updated 11/02/2022
2020 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I just leased a 2020 Kia Cadenza Limited at the end of a lease on a 2017 Cadenza Premium with the luxury option package that added the panoramic roof, Harman Kardon stereo, and other safety features. My experience was good enough to come back for more. Good features: The spacious cabin has lots of rear seat leg room. The ride is comfortable and fairly quiet. My gas mileage on the 2017 averaged almost 25 mpg in my combined highway/city driving. On longer road trips with open roads, it easily averaged up to 33-35 mpg. Perhaps not the greatest mileage, but for a car of this size I was very pleased. I really like the panoramic roof - in fact, the reason I looked at the Cadenza in 2017 was because the other car I considered didn't offer it that year. The interior quality is overall good - nice look and feel. In my years with the 2017, there was only one service issue, a sensor caused the check engine light to come on and was replaced, and there were a couple of recalls - overall a very reliable vehicle. I hope I have the same experience with the 2020. Not so good: Drivers seat in the 2017 could have used a bit more padding, but with the power adjustments, it wasn't unbearable. I believe the 2020 is more comfortable - especially since I opted for the more luxurious Limited model. It's not the most engaging vehicle to drive, but it will get there in relative comfort and safety. Selecting the sport mode adds a little more pizzazz to the drive, but also costs in terms of fuel economy. The rear seatbacks don't fold down, there is a passthrough in the center, but that may be a problem for some people. The trunk is pretty good size, but there are times I wished the seats folded. Overall, the Cadenza is an underrated near luxury vehicle. I have driven some higher end brands, and for my money, I like the Cadenza. I don't need the brand cachet of "certain" brands, and make no apologies for driving a Kia. I have had overall good sales/service/ownership experiences with Kia. The Technology model is well equipped and I think it's a good value - I couldn't get the color I wanted in the Technology, thus went for the Limited this time. If you're looking for a comfortable, safe larger near luxury vehicle, the Cadenza is perhaps worth a look. There are vehicles with more pizzazz but it delivers comfort, reliability and safety at a fair price. 6 Month UPDATE: I'm still happy with the Cadenza. The improvements of 2020 over my 2017 make the car even more of a pleasure to drive. I'm a little disappointed with performance, but it has plenty of power for most driving situations. The large sedan segment is not popular right now and the Cadenza has never gained much traction in the American market, thus won't be back in 2021.Yes, it could do what it does a bit better, but overall it's a solid choice for a vehicle of its size and features. 1 YEAR UPDATE: Still enjoying the car, I haven't driven as much as usual this year because of stay at home/work at home orders, but have recently taken a couple of day trips. Gas mileage in highway driving is 32-35 average. City driving has averaged ~23 mpg. UPDATE at 2 years - just returned from a 2500 mile road trip. Mileage average was 33.5 mpg for the trip. Interstate driving at or above speed limits, some mountains, a little city driving when we got there. Still liking this car
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Best deal you can get
Gary, 10/01/2018
updated 10/06/2021
2018 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Cost of car 40,000. Total discounts 12,200.00 Chiseled another 400.00 Excellent looks inside and out. Quiet interior. V6 engine 8 speed transmission. Plenty of power. The quality of this car was voted number 1 by JD Powers. Five year 60k bumper to bumper. 10 year 100k on power train. That’s the best in the industry. Any one who buys another brand is flat out foolish and is losing money.
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Love my Cadenza!
Cadenza Owner, 03/23/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was in the market for a new vehicle and went back and forth between looking at small SUVs and cars. I test drove severaal vehicles including a Hyundai Azera. I was close to purchasing the Azera and while looking for the true market on edmunds I started researching comparable vehicles and found the Kia Cadenza. I found a local dealer and test drove the vehicle, I was impressed with not only the style but the technology and safety features for the price; I would’ve had to pay extra on most the vehicles I had test drove before. I opted for the limited trim because of all the features it had including the reddish brown interior leather. I would’ve given it 5 stars except it didn’t have remote start which was a little disappointing but not enough to pass up on this car, I love my Cadenza!
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Cadenza a real deal
Jim Mulderig, 11/30/2018
2018 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
My current Kia ride is the 2016 Cadenza Limited model I can't say enough about the ride comfort / technology / especially the navigation (WOW) drove south visiting 10 States 8500 miles using Kia dealerships for occasional maintainence. Previously drove a Benz 350. The Cadenza is superior or as good in all areas of operation (especially service $$$) lacking only all wheel drive, but for the $20,000 price difference I don't need all wheel drive..Purchased the Cadenza last day of year 2016 saved me $10,000..Great deal... Will wait for Dec 30/31 of 2020
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