How much does the 2018 Kia Cadenza cost?

The 2018 Kia Cadenza has a starting MSRP of $32,290, ranging up to $44,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Premium from $32,290; Technology from $39,290; Limited from $44,690.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Kia Cadenza?

The 2018 Kia Cadenza achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Kia Cadenza have?

The 2018 Kia Cadenza offers up to 16 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2018 Kia Cadenza come in?

The 2018 Kia Cadenza is available in 3 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Kia Cadenza

3 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$32,290 – $44,690

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Premium

Total price (Premium MSRP)

$32,290

Typical monthly

$639/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Kia Cadenza trims

Premium
MSRP
$32,290
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
253 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16
Max towing
—
Technology
MSRP
$39,290
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
253 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16
Max towing
—
Limited
MSRP
$44,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
253 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Kia Cadenza trim specifications
Spec	Premium	Technology	Limited
MSRP	$32,290	$39,290	$44,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/28	20/28	20/28
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	253 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)	16	16	16
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: Premiumgas
Technologygas
Limitedgas
Fuel type: Premiumregular unleaded
Technologyregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: PremiumV6
TechnologyV6
LimitedV6
Displacement: Premium3.3 L
Technology3.3 L
Limited3.3 L
Horsepower: Premium290 hp
Technology290 hp
Limited290 hp
Torque: Premium253 lb-ft
Technology253 lb-ft
Limited253 lb-ft
Transmission: Premium8-speed shiftable automatic
Technology8-speed shiftable automatic
Limited8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Premiumfront wheel drive
Technologyfront wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: PremiumSedan
TechnologySedan
LimitedSedan
Doors: Premium4
Technology4
Limited4
Seating: Premium5
Technology5
Limited5
Length: Premium195.7 in
Technology195.7 in
Limited195.7 in
Width: Premium73.6 in
Technology73.6 in
Limited73.6 in
Height: Premium57.9 in
Technology57.9 in
Limited57.9 in
Wheelbase: Premium112.4 in
Technology112.4 in
Limited112.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Premium16 cu ft
Technology16 cu ft
Limited16 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Premium16 cu ft
Technology16 cu ft
Limited16 cu ft
Max payload: Premium1,085 lbs
Technology1,014 lbs
Limited1,014 lbs
Curb weight: Premium3,633 lbs
Technology3,770 lbs
Limited3,770 lbs
Fuel tank: Premium18.5 gal
Technology18.5 gal
Limited18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Premium23
Technology23
Limited23
City MPG: Premium20
Technology20
Limited20
Highway MPG: Premium28
Technology28
Limited28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Premium	Technology	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	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-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	73.6 in	73.6 in	73.6 in
Height	57.9 in	57.9 in	57.9 in
Wheelbase	112.4 in	112.4 in	112.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	16 cu ft	16 cu ft	16 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	16 cu ft	16 cu ft	16 cu ft
Max payload	1,085 lbs	1,014 lbs	1,014 lbs
Curb weight	3,633 lbs	3,770 lbs	3,770 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	23
City MPG	20	20	20
Highway MPG	28	28	28