Kia Cadenza vs. Toyota Avalon

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

In comparing the Kia Cadenza's and the Toyota Avalon'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 interior volume. The 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 Kia Cadenza's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon is priced between $23,992 to $36,992.

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 Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 4.5 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 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 Kia Cadenza’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 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 518 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Cadenza the advantage in maximum range. Both models use 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 and front leg room. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Cadenza and Toyota Avalon are comparable in regards to front head room, and front shoulder room.

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