A 2020 Kia Cadenza averages $13,950 today, with most selling between $13,750 and $20,840. ForCar prices the Kia Cadenza from real US listings across 6 model years ($5,900–$13,950) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2015 Kia Cadenza still asks 43% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 63 sedans we price, that ranks #53, below the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−40.9%). Calculated from 43 listings.
Kia Cadenza value by year
What a Kia Cadenza is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $13,750 | $20,840 | 6 | |
| 2018 | $9,900 | $18,988 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $1,000 | $6,900 | 3 | |
| 2016 | $4,950 | $11,411 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $1,400 | $10,495 | 5 | |
| 2014 | $5,200 | $8,499 | 21 |
How the Kia Cadenza depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Kia Cadenza loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Kia Cadenza averages $13,950; a 6-year-older one runs about $7,900 — roughly 43% lost over 6 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Kia Cadenza hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2020 price a 2015 car still asks. Higher is better — the Kia Cadenza sits at #53 of 63, against a class median of 53%.
The Kia Cadenza market right now
What the market asks for a Kia Cadenza at each model year — the median of 71 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Kia Cadenza value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Kia Cadenza is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Kia Cadenza has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2020 Kia Cadenza: a dealer trade-in offer is around $13,750, selling private-party nets about $13,950, and a lot asks near $20,840 — a $7,090 spread on the same car.
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Kia Cadenza value FAQ
How much is a Kia Cadenza worth?
A 2020 Kia Cadenza averages $13,950 today (roughly $13,750–$20,840). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Kia Cadenza value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Kia Cadenza value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Kia Cadenza from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Kia Cadenza year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Kia Cadenza Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Kia Cadenzas are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.