Kia Cadenza vs. Honda Accord

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Cadenza and Honda Accord 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 Kia Cadenza and the Honda Accord.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Kia Cadenza ranges from $19,559 to $29,669 while a used 2020 Honda Accord is priced between $19,316 to $28,639.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Cadenza loses 46.9 percent of its value and the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Cadenza.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Cadenza is 7.5 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Kia Cadenza being ranked 8 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Cadenza is 7.4 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Cadenza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Cadenza’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The Cadenza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Cadenza. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Cadenza, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear head room. The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear leg room and cargo space. The Kia Cadenza and Honda Accord are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.

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