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2016 Kia Cadenza

2016 Kia Cadenza Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$32,990 - $44,090

Original MSRP:
$31,272 - $40,805

2016 Kia Cadenza Review
The 2016 Kia Cadenza is a 4-door, 5-passenger new sedan that has been carried over from 2015. The 2016 Kia Cadenza is available in three models, the Base, the Premium, and the Limited. All 2016 Kia Cadenza models have a 3.3-liter, V6, 293 hp engine, and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The 2016 Kia Cadenza averages 19 MPG city and over 20 MPG highway. The 2016 Kia Cadenza carries a 60 month/60,000 mile basic warranty.

The 2016 Kia Cadenza models come with these standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors, and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some optional upgrades for the 2016 Kia models include wheel locks, a Luxury Plus package, and a bumper applique.

The 2016 Kia Cadenza is a new car under $40,000 that has a starting price of $32,900.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 22V158000
Mfg's Report Date MAR 14, 2022
Component VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Number of Units Affected 30362
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles. During manufacturing, the front windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach.
Consequence A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the front windshield glass. If necessary, the windshield will be removed and reinstalled. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC232.
Manufacturer Recall Number SC232

2016 Kia Cadenza Models & Prices

2016 Kia Cadenza BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn $32,990 $31,272 $510 / Month*

2016 Kia Cadenza Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Premium $35,990 $33,739 $550 / Month*

2016 Kia Cadenza Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Limited $44,090 $40,805 $665 / Month*

2016 Kia Cadenza Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
BASE Premium Limited
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off  
Auto On/Off Projector Beam High Intensity Low Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off    
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Body-Colored Bodyside Moldings and Chrome Bodyside Insert
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
Chrome Door Handles
Chrome Side Windows Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade  
Fixed Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade  
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster  
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster and Power Blind    
Front Fog Lamps
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights
Light Tinted Glass
Perimeter/Approach Lights  
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers    
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park    
Steel Spare Wheel
Tires: P245/40R19    
Tires: P245/45R18  
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Variable Intermittent Wipers    
Wheels: 18" x 7.5" Alloy  
Wheels: 19" x 8.5" Chrome Alloy    
INTERIOR Features
BASE Premium Limited
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance  
Bench Front Facing Heated Rear Seat    
Bench Front Facing Rear Seat  
Cargo Net    
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim, Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim and Carpet Mat
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance    
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go    
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Chamude Simulated Suede Headliner    
Full Cloth Headliner  
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power 12-way driver seat w/power lumbar support and 2-position memory, driver seat cushion extension and 8-way power front passenger seat w/height adjustment    
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power 10-way driver seat w/power lumbar and 8-way power front passenger seat w/height adjustment  
Heated Leather/Simulated Wood Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away    
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Immobilizer
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Door Trim Insert    
Leather Gear Shifter Material    
Leather Seat Trim  
Leather Steering Wheel    
Leather/Simulated Wood Gear Shifter Material  
Leather/Simulated Wood Steering Wheel    
Leatherette Door Trim Insert  
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column  
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel    
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column    
Premium Nappa Leather Seat Trim    
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer    
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Trip Computer
Valet Function
MECHANICAL Features
BASE Premium Limited
110 Amp Alternator
18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
3.04 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control  
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake    
80-Amp/Hr 660CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 3.3L 24-Valve DOHC CVVT V6
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic    
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: steering wheel mounted paddle shifters  
SAFETY Features
BASE Premium Limited
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Aerial View Camera System    
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot    
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
First Aid Kit    
Front Camera    
Lane Departure Warning    
Left Side Camera    
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Collision Warning    
Rear Parking Sensors  
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Restricted Driving Mode
Right Side Camera    
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ENTERTAINMENT Features
BASE Premium Limited
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and Internal Memory
Radio: INFINITI Audio System w/AM/FM/CD/MP3/NAV -inc: 8-inch touchscreen, SiriusXM Radio w/Traffic, UVO eServices, USB/auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering wheel mounted controls, 550-watt Infinity audio system w/surround sound, 12 speakers and subwoofer
Window Grid Antenna

2016 Kia Cadenza Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
BASE Premium Limited
LUXURY PACKAGE -inc: Power Rear Sunshade, HID Headlamps w/Dynamic Bending Light, Ventilated Front Seats, First Aid Kit, 7" TFT LCD Meter Cluster & Information Display, Power Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column, memory, Memory Driver's Seat & Outside Mirrors, memory for steering column, Heated Rear Outboard Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Driver's Seat Cushion Extension    
LUXURY PLUS PACKAGE -inc: Ventilated Front Seats, 7" TFT LCD Meter Cluster & Information Display, Power Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column, memory, Heated Steering Wheel, Power Rear Sunshade, Wiper Deicer, HID Headlamps w/Dynamic Bending Light, Blind Spot Detection, First Aid Kit, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Memory Driver's Seat & Outside Mirrors, memory for steering column, Heated Rear Outboard Seats, Driver's Seat Cushion Extension    
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Wheels: 19" x 8.5" Alloy, Hydrophobic Water Repelling Front Side Windows, Electronic Parking Brake, Lane Departure Warning System, Tires: P245/40R19, Advanced Smart Cruise Control    
TIRES: P245/40R19    
WHEELS: 19" X 8.5" ALLOY    
PAINT SCHEME Options
BASE Premium Limited
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
BASE Premium Limited
BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
PRIMARY PAINT Options
BASE Premium Limited
AURORA BLACK PEARL
PLATINUM GRAPHITE    
SILKY SILVER METALLIC
SNOW WHITE PEARL
REQUIRED OPTION PACKAGE Options
BASE Premium Limited
BLACK INTERIOR PACKAGE -inc: black Nappa leather seats    
GRAY INTERIOR PACKAGE -inc: gray Nappa leather seats    
WHITE INTERIOR PACKAGE -inc: white Nappa leather seats    
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE Premium Limited
BEIGE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
BEIGE, PREMIUM NAPPA LEATHER SEAT TRIM    
BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
BLACK, PREMIUM NAPPA LEATHER SEAT TRIM  

2016 Kia Cadenza Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE Premium Limited
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.6 12.6 12.6
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.2 11.2 11.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE Premium Limited
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.9 15.9 15.9
Engine
BASE Premium Limited
Displacement 3.3 L/204 3.3 L/204 3.3 L/204
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 293 @ 6400 293 @ 6400 293 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 255 @ 5200 255 @ 5200 255 @ 5200
Exterior Dimensions
BASE Premium Limited
Height, Overall (in) 58.1 58.1 58.1
Length, Overall (in) 195.7 195.7 195.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 112 112 112
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.8 72.8 72.8
Fuel Tank
BASE Premium Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5 18.5 18.5
Steering
BASE Premium Limited
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.5 36.5 36.5
Suspension
BASE Premium Limited
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
BASE Premium Limited
Front Tire Size P245/45VR18 P245/40R19 P245/40VR19
Rear Tire Size P245/45VR18 P245/40R19 P245/40VR19
Transmission
BASE Premium Limited
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
BASE Premium Limited
Front Head Room (in) 40 40 38
Front Leg Room (in) 45.5 45.5 45.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3 58.3 58.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 106.8 106.8 106.8
Second Head Room (in) 37.8 37.8 37.3
Second Leg Room (in) 36.8 36.8 36.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.5 56.5 56.5
Weight Information
BASE Premium Limited
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3670 3670 3785

2016 Kia Cadenza Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Rear Parking Sensors
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Restricted Driving Mode
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot
Rear Collision Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Aerial View Camera System
First Aid Kit
Front Camera
Left Side Camera
Right Side Camera
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A