2019 Kia Cadenza vs. 2019 Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Kia Cadenza and 2019 Toyota Avalon contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Kia Cadenza and the 2019 Toyota Avalon.

When we compare the 2019 Kia Cadenza's and the 2019 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Cadenza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2019 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Kia Cadenza's and the 2019 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Toyota Avalon is a better car than the 2019 Kia Cadenza.

Pricing: A used 2019 Kia Cadenza ranges from $17,982 to $27,794 while a used 2019 Toyota Avalon is priced between $21,637 to $33,454.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Kia Cadenza loses 46.9 percent of its value and the 2019 Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Toyota Avalon retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Kia Cadenza.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Cadenza is 7.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Cadenza being ranked 8 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Cadenza is 7.4 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Cadenza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Kia Cadenza’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2019 Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Cadenza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the 2019 Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Kia Cadenza the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the 2019 Kia Cadenza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The 2019 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space. The 2019 Kia Cadenza and 2019 Toyota Avalon are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The 2019 Toyota Avalon has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.