Kia Cadenza vs. Kia K900

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Cadenza and Kia K900 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 Kia K900.

When we compare the Kia Cadenza's and the Kia K900's specifications and ratings, the Kia Cadenza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Kia K900 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Cadenza's and the Kia K900's specifications and ratings, the Kia K900 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 Kia K900 is priced between $27,213 to $38,994.

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 Kia K900 loses 46.5 percent of its value. This means the Kia K900 retains 0.5 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 Kia K900's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Kia Cadenza being ranked 8 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Kia K900 being ranked 7 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Cadenza is 7.4 out of 10. For the Kia K900 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Kia K900 a slight 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 Kia K900 base engine makes 365 horsepower. The Cadenza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The K900 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. This gives the Kia Cadenza the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia K900. The Cadenza uses regular unleaded, and the K900 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Kia K900 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Kia Cadenza has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.