2016 Kia Cadenza
3 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$32,990 – $44,090
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Kia Cadenza? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$32,990
Typical monthly
$653/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
- MSRP
- $32,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 293 hp
- Torque
- 255 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.9
- Max towing
- —
Premium
- MSRP
- $35,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 293 hp
- Torque
- 255 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.9
- Max towing
- —
Limited
- MSRP
- $44,090
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 293 hp
- Torque
- 255 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base | Premium | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,990 | $35,990 | $44,090 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/28 | 19/28 | 19/28 |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 gas | 3.3L V6 gas | 3.3L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasPremiumgasLimitedgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedPremiumregular unleadedLimitedregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseV6PremiumV6LimitedV6
- Displacement
- Base3.3 LPremium3.3 LLimited3.3 L
- Horsepower
- Base293 hpPremium293 hpLimited293 hp
- Torque
- Base255 lb-ftPremium255 lb-ftLimited255 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed shiftable automaticPremium6-speed shiftable automaticLimited6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel drivePremiumfront wheel driveLimitedfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSedanPremiumSedanLimitedSedan
- Doors
- Base4Premium4Limited4
- Seating
- Base5Premium5Limited5
- Length
- Base195.7 inPremium195.7 inLimited195.7 in
- Width
- Base72.8 inPremium72.8 inLimited72.8 in
- Height
- Base58.1 inPremium58.1 inLimited58.1 in
- Wheelbase
- Base112 inPremium112 inLimited112 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.4 inPremium5.4 inLimited5.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base15.9 cu ftPremium15.9 cu ftLimited15.9 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,670 lbsPremium3,670 lbsLimited3,785 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base18.5 galPremium18.5 galLimited18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base22Premium22Limited22
- City MPG
- Base19Premium19Limited19
- Highway MPG
- Base28Premium28Limited28
| Spec | Base | Premium | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.7 in | 195.7 in | 195.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 112 in | 112 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,670 lbs | 3,670 lbs | 3,785 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 |
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2016 Kia Cadenza FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Kia Cadenza cost?
- The 2016 Kia Cadenza has a starting MSRP of $32,990, ranging up to $44,090 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $32,990; Premium from $35,990; Limited from $44,090.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Cadenza?
- The 2016 Kia Cadenza achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Kia Cadenza have?
- The 2016 Kia Cadenza offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2016 Kia Cadenza safe?
- The 2016 Kia Cadenza earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 Kia Cadenza come in?
- The 2016 Kia Cadenza is available in 3 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.