2014 Kia Cadenza vs 2014 Nissan Maxima

2014 Kia Cadenza

2014 Nissan Maxima

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4-Door Sedan Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cadenza 4-Door Sedan Limited	19	28	$39,115	$42,400
Cadenza 4-Door Sedan Premium	19	28	$32,455	$35,100

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4-Door Sedan 3.5 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S	19	26	$28,988	$31,290
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV	19	26	$31,845	$34,380
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg	19	26	$31,845	$34,380
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg	19	26	$31,845	$34,380

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,115

$28,988

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,400

$31,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$707 / month

$522 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Kia Cadenza is no sport sedan, but it's a screaming deal of a luxury car in nearly everything but the badge.

The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors.

TCC Likes

Pleasant ride
Very quiet interior
Affordable active-safety features

Firm yet smooth ride
Snug, comfortable seats (Sport)
Stylish interior

TCC Dislikes

Rear headroom
Too-light steering
The Kia badge?

Loaded, the price of a luxury-brand model
CVT detracts from sportiness
Tight rear headroom

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.8

95.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

45.5

43.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

112

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

195.5

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

14.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40VR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40VR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3792

3556

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 5200

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

293 @ 6400

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.65

2.37 - 0.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

5.17

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.83

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Cadenza

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.3 (Est)

8.2

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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