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4.9
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2018 Kia Cadenza
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Value
4.8
Performance
4.8
Quality
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Reliability
4.8
Styling
5.0
2018 Cadenza Overview
Among the 19 owners who provided feedback on the 2018 Kia Cadenza for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's styling and comfort to be its strongest features and value to be its weakest. 17 out of 19 of owners (89% of them) rank the 2018 Cadenza five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2018 Kia Cadenza. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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"Best car I ever bought"

This my second Kia Cadenza. I traded my 2016 for a 2017 model. I have the Technology model. The ride is real comfortable. Plenty leg room for 6'5" guy. I love all the safety features; back up camera, lane departure, etc. These Kia Cadenzas are very reliable, other than the regular maintenance I haven't had any mechanical problems with them. I would not hesitate to buy another one in the future.

2018 Cadenza Reviews

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Quigley
2/26/2024
Excellent Sedan
Pros

Great gas mileage, ride comfort, high quality.

Cons

None

Excellent vehicle with great ride & handling. Avg mileage around 26mpg & 32mpg highway. Always Garaged, new tires & brake pads. Dealer service records.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Cary
8/28/2023
2017 Kia Cadenza
Pros

Everything!

Cons

I think it could have used more insulation

This car gets great gas mileage! The car is light but drives very stable. Very good looking car inside and out. I bought this car used in 2021 and immediately drove it cross country, very happy! And the backseat is HUGE.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Shannon
6/25/2023
Cadenza has been a wonderful car!

I bought my Cadenza new, back in the Fall of 2016. It's been a beauty with zero problems! It's 2023 and I still LOVE this car...best car I've ever owned. This was my 3rd KIA and all 3 have been amazing. Prior to KIA, I was a Honda owner....and I'll say both are equally great, reliable and fun cars to own!

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Jason B
3/24/2023
Best car I have ever owned

Kia was so dumb for discontinuing this model the cadenza is an amazing ride snappy acceleration and great handling make this car so fun to drive plus luxury comfort one of the most comfortable cars I have ever been in. All of this plus it is a head Turner everywhere I go and people can’t believe it is a Kia they think it is some expensive import

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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White Night
4/24/2022
Great Vehicle For Price
Pros

Price,MPG,Size,Rides like a Luxury Car

Cons

None that I have found

Typical Kia.A lot of car for the money.Drives well.Lot of features even in the base Premium model.Pretty good on gas also.Got 33 mpg on a short 100 mile trip to Daytona Beach.Purchased 2019 as a used car with 11700 miles on it for $24900 and traded in a 2018 Mazda 6 with 35000 miles that was just coming out of warranty. For the money I am very happy with the car.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Clem Guy
3/31/2022
Undervalued car.
Pros

Fun to drive, easy to drive, comfortable and smoot

Cons

No AWD, center console could be higher quality.

290 HP and a sports mode built in for the 2019 kia cadenza limited I found it to be one of the most affordable cars that provides a luxury look and feel. Only con for me is that it's not AWD but that's not a big deal. Gas mileage is decent at 20-22 mpg average when driving around town if you set your drive mode on smart. It will adapt to your driving habits and adjust accordingly as you drive. The heads up display is a nice feature along with the leather seats and sun roof(something I've used much more than I thought).

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
5.0
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Scott
3/26/2022
My 2nd Kia cadenza and I love this car
Pros

Fantastic looking car.

Cons

The 2020 did not come with heads-up display.

I own the 2020 Kia Cadenza. This is my second Kia cadenza I also had a 2014 that I sold after buying my 2020. The 2020 is amazing between the new exterior design and the interior features it easily compares to some BMW's and Audi's but at a much more affordable price. One of my favorite features on this car and my last Cadenza was a simple feature called auto hold that allows you to remove your foot off the brake when you are stopped at a red light – a simple feature once you had it you'll never want to be without it. Best warranty on the market and it's one of the reasons I continue to go to Kia vehicles. My wife owns a 2021 Telluride.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Briant
1/28/2022
The 2017 model was real good, 2020 blows it away
Pros

Beautiful, Powerful, Comfortable, lots of gadgets

Cons

No AWD, lots of stuff to learn how to use.

I wasn't even looking for a car, took in my 2017 for recall work and saw a 2020 model. I was blown away! Two days later, I drove it away. This car has all the bells and whistles you could ever want. Very comfortable. Engine has plenty of power, put it in sport mode and it really takes off ! You don't see many on the road either (because Kia doesn't advertise this model). I got the white Snowy pearl color and it looks gorgeous. I didn't realize all the technology features this car had till I got it home and read the manual. I knew it had the adaptive cruise control and lane departure, I didn't know it can actually steer and keep you in your lane.

Value
4.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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