Used Kia Cadenza for SaleNationwide

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 $11,809, and over the past year it reached a low of $10,210. Recently, prices have come down for the 2014 and 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 rich feature set and comfortable driving experience. Expert reviews rate the 2017 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are a ride that can feel bumpy over sharper pavement, some cabin creaks when pushed hard, and road noise that can be more noticeable than expected. 30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Cadenza models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Kia Cadenza strong marks for comfort, value, and overall satisfaction, and expert commentary reinforces its solid everyday competence. The model’s long-running appeal comes through in the way it blends a roomy cabin, upscale feel, and a generous feature set.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 62.8% 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: Cadenza Technology includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-change-assist, and lane-change-prevention.
• Infotainment: UVO with a 7-inch display screen on Premium models, and an 8-inch screen, navigation system, and wireless smartphone charger on Technology and Limited models.
• 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:

• Premium: UVO with a 7-inch display screen, plus available blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking-assist sensors.
• Technology: Adds an 8-inch screen, navigation system, wireless smartphone charger, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-change-assist, and lane-change-prevention.
• Limited: Adds premium Nappa leather with quilt-stitched bolsters and perforated inserts, plus the most upscale cabin presentation in the lineup.

What Kia Cadenza do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choices, which can make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because there are more examples on the market.

What is the Kia Cadenza's resale value?

Both model years show double-digit price declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The movement is fairly similar across the two years, so neither one is holding value dramatically better than the other. For buyers, that kind of drop can create better entry points on well-kept examples. The 2017 and 2014 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 −10.2% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −10.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 29.3% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 27%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings. The Kia Cadenza offers a spacious cabin and a refined, upscale character that make it appealing as a comfortable everyday sedan.

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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.