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Used Kia Cadenza: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Kia Cadenza from 2014 to 2020: what each year typically sells for (about $7,500 to $13,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2015–2020. Look harder at or skip 2014.
2014–2020 Kia Cadenza
A large front-drive sedan with a smooth six-cylinder, a quiet cabin and luxury features at a mainstream price.
Years to target: 2015–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2014. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $7,500* | Look harder | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $9,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $11,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2019 | $12,500 | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
| 2020 | $13,500* | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2014: owner complaints spike (110, mostly the engine).
- Resale value is weak, and parts and dealer support are thinner than for mainstream models.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Technology trim on 2017 and later models: it adds adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking and a panoramic sunroof over the Premium.
On the test drive
Check the engine for oil leaks and make sure the panoramic roof drains are clear. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2014 · $11,500
- Toyota Camry 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Honda Accord 2014 · $11,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.