With this latest redesign, the Kia Cadenza moves a bit upmarket thanks to some new features and improved materials inside.
That means it squares off well against the similarly-redesigned Buick LaCrosse.
We like the way the Buick drives more, but the Kia's interior is roomier and it's a little cheaper.
Toyota's Avalon and Chevrolet's Impala have long been default full-size sedans, but both are aging and feel a little less than fresh agains the Cadenza.
So to the Hyundai Azera, which shares its platform and powertrain with the last Cadenza.
Those looking for the sporty ride and handling that the Cadenza doesn't quite deliver may want to look at the daring Nissan Maxima.
It makes some compromises inside and isn't nearly as polished, but it is an intriguing option.
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The 2017 Kia Cadenza edges closer to the true luxury car it wants to be, thanks to big advances in refinement. |
An excellent chassis and a nice interior mean the LaCrosse should be on your shopping list. At the low end, it represents an excellent value and should be on any full-size sedan buyer's shopping list. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala hits the big-car target with handsome lines, composed handling, and on-point connectivity. |
The 2017 Hyundai Azera has near-luxury features and style, and a full-size back seat. |
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is the wild child of the Nissan bunch. It looks the part, but don't be fooled: after first blush it acts more like a near-luxury cruiser. |
The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $31,990 | $32,065 | $27,500 | $34,100 | $32,610 | $33,300 |
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| 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| Premium Sedan | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 3.3L | S 3.5L *Ltd Avail* | XLE (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Kia Cadenza vs. 2017 Buick Lacrosse | 2017 Kia Cadenza vs. 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 2017 Kia Cadenza vs. 2017 Hyundai Azera | 2017 Kia Cadenza vs. 2017 Nissan Maxima | 2017 Kia Cadenza vs. 2017 Toyota Avalon | |
