Kia vs. Cadillac

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia and Cadillac contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Kia and Cadillac cars.

When comparing the Kia brand to the Cadillac brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency and towing capacity.

Kia versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Cadillac.

Kia versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 8 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Cadillac offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Kia vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Kia and Cadillac vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Cadillac offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Kia versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Kia has better safety ratings in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Kia and Cadillac tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons. Cadillac shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 6 comparisons, and Kia and Cadillac tie over 1 comparisons.

Safest Car Rankings: Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: EV9 in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles.

Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.