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2016 Kia Cadenza
Sedan · 2015–2019
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$290 to +$1,090 (2 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Base
2016 Cadenza trims
| Base | Limited | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $32,990 | $44,090 | $35,990 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 293 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Length | 195.7 in | 195.7 in | 195.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,670 lb | 3,785 lb | 3,670 lb + option |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | — | 7 in | Optional |
| Audio | Infinity | Infinity | Infinity |
| Speakers | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional |
| Lane keeping | — | Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Optional |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional |
| 360-degree camera | — | Surround View Camera | — |
| Parking sensors | — | Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front + option |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front | Optional |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Wheels | 18 in | 19 in | 18 in + option |
| Headlights | — | HID Projector | — |
Packages and options (16)
| Base | Limited | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Package $2,750 | — | — | Optional |
| Technology Package $3,100 | — | — | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Graphite | — | — | Optional |
| Silky Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beige Leather | Optional | — | Optional |
| Beige Nappa Leather | — | — | Optional |
| Black Leather | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black Nappa Leather | — | Optional | Optional |
| Gray Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — |
| White Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Other, Other, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Cadenza 2017–2020 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 32 |
| 2016 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 48 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cadenza | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2018 | Cadenza | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2017 | Cadenza | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2016 | Cadenza | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
| 2015 | Cadenza | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.