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, fuel efficiency, retained value and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the area of horsepower.
Kia versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Kia versus Cadillac: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Kia versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Cars
Kia Stinger
$39,200 - $56,230
New Car Pricing
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
$56,189 - $111,471
Used Car Pricing
Cars
Kia Stinger
$31,889 - $50,943
Used Car Pricing
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
$54,995 - $109,000
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Cars
Kia Stinger
43.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
54.2%
Horsepower / Torque
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Kia Stinger
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
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Cadillac CT5-V
360 hp / 405 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Kia Stinger
22 / 32 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
18 / 27 / 21
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Kia Stinger
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Kia Stinger
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Cars
Kia Stinger
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Kia Stinger
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Cadillac CT5-V
7.1 / 10