Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Cadenza

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Impala and Kia Cadenza 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 Chevrolet Impala and the Kia Cadenza.

In comparing the Chevrolet Impala's and the Kia Cadenza's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Impala has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Kia Cadenza has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Impala's and the Kia Cadenza's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Impala is a better car than the Kia Cadenza.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Impala ranges from $15,994 to $26,933 while a used 2020 Kia Cadenza is priced between $19,559 to $29,669.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Impala loses 51.3 percent of its value and the Kia Cadenza loses 46.9 percent of its value. This means the Kia Cadenza retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Impala.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.6 out of 10 while the Kia Cadenza's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Impala being ranked 4 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Kia Cadenza being ranked 8 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.5 out of 10. For the Kia Cadenza the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Impala an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Cadenza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Impala’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Kia Cadenza base engine makes 290 horsepower. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, while the Cadenza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 518 miles. The Impala uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Cadenza uses regular unleaded.

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

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