Used Kia Cadenza for Sale nearModesto, CA

How much does the Kia Cadenza cost in today's market?

Used Kia Cadenza prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Cadenza's current nationwide average price is $11,487, and over the past year it reached a low of $10,460. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Cadenza a good car?

Yes — the Kia Cadenza is well regarded by owners for its luxury feel, spacious cabin, and strong value for the money. The all-generations owner rating is 4.89/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners also consistently praise the car’s rich feature set and comfortable, upscale character. Expert reviews rate the 2017 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on ride quality, overall character, and refinement, with some expert feedback pointing to a bumpy ride and a car that feels competent rather than especially memorable. 31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Cadenza models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Cadenza highly for comfort, value, and the upscale feel that comes through in the cabin and features. Expert feedback also reinforces the model’s strong everyday usability and well-equipped character.

• Owners rate the Kia Cadenza between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you prioritize a comfortable, well-appointed sedan and verify the vehicle’s history before buying.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Cadenza?

Across all model years, at 59.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The Premium model can be upgraded with a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking-assist sensors. The Cadenza Technology adds forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and a smarter version of the blind-spot monitoring system with lane-change-assist and lane-change-prevention features.
• Infotainment: Cadenza Premium models have UVO with a 7-inch display screen, while Technology and Limited models get a larger 8-inch screen, navigation system, and wireless smartphone charger. Both setups come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg in combined driving.

Which Kia Cadenza trim should I buy?

The 2017 Kia Cadenza offers these trims:

• Cadenza: The standard model brings a powerful V6 engine, heated leather seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, free connected safety and convenience services, and a hands-free power trunk lid.
• Premium: This trim adds the UVO system with a 7-inch display screen and can be upgraded with a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking-assist sensors.
• Technology: This is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the fuller feature set, adding an 8-inch screen, navigation, wireless smartphone charger, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and the smarter blind-spot monitoring system with lane-change-assist and lane-change-prevention features.
• Limited: This top trim adds premium Nappa leather with quilt-stitched bolsters and perforated inserts, plus the richest cabin presentation and the most upscale feel.

What Kia Cadenza do most buyers choose?

The Kia Cadenza years with the most listings are 2016, 2018, and 2017.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more listings to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and price. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for value and availability.

What is the Kia Cadenza's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a clear drop in value over the past year. That kind of decline can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it can open up more affordable entry points. The 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Cadenza safe?

• 2017: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Cadenza now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −10.33% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 27.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings. The Kia Cadenza offers a spacious cabin, a luxury feel, and a strong value-oriented character that make it appealing for everyday use.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.