2018 Kia Cadenza
3 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$32,290 – $44,690
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record
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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 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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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
- —
| 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
- PremiumgasTechnologygasLimitedgas
- Fuel type
- Premiumregular unleadedTechnologyregular unleadedLimitedregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- PremiumV6TechnologyV6LimitedV6
- Displacement
- Premium3.3 LTechnology3.3 LLimited3.3 L
- Horsepower
- Premium290 hpTechnology290 hpLimited290 hp
- Torque
- Premium253 lb-ftTechnology253 lb-ftLimited253 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Premium8-speed shiftable automaticTechnology8-speed shiftable automaticLimited8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Premiumfront wheel driveTechnologyfront wheel driveLimitedfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- PremiumSedanTechnologySedanLimitedSedan
- Doors
- Premium4Technology4Limited4
- Seating
- Premium5Technology5Limited5
- Length
- Premium195.7 inTechnology195.7 inLimited195.7 in
- Width
- Premium73.6 inTechnology73.6 inLimited73.6 in
- Height
- Premium57.9 inTechnology57.9 inLimited57.9 in
- Wheelbase
- Premium112.4 inTechnology112.4 inLimited112.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Premium16 cu ftTechnology16 cu ftLimited16 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Premium16 cu ftTechnology16 cu ftLimited16 cu ft
- Max payload
- Premium1,085 lbsTechnology1,014 lbsLimited1,014 lbs
- Curb weight
- Premium3,633 lbsTechnology3,770 lbsLimited3,770 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Premium18.5 galTechnology18.5 galLimited18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Premium23Technology23Limited23
- City MPG
- Premium20Technology20Limited20
- Highway MPG
- Premium28Technology28Limited28
| 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 |
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2018 Kia Cadenza FAQ
- 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.
- Is the 2018 Kia Cadenza safe?
- The 2018 Kia Cadenza earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- 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.