A 2015 Kia Cadenza still asks 35% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 82 sedans we price, that ranks #78, below the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−42.5%), after which losses ease to about 22% a year. Calculated from 42 listings.
Kia Cadenza value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12,950 | $20,840 | 7 | |
| 2019 | $18,995 | $19,995 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $7,700 | $18,988 | 7 | |
| 2017 | $5,395 | $9,400 | 3 | |
| 2016 | $4,650 | $11,411 | 7 | |
| 2015 | $3,750 | $8,995 | 11 | |
| 2014 | $4,855 | $10,411 | 4 |
How the Kia Cadenza depreciates
The newest Kia Cadenza has a median asking price of $14,950; a 6-year-older one runs about $7,900 — roughly 47% lost over 6 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Kia Cadenza hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 40%, the Chrysler 300 48% and the Hyundai Sonata 50%, against 35% for the Cadenza. The Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Sonata hold value better than the Cadenza.
The Kia Cadenza market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Kia Cadenza: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,750, selling private-party nets about $5,200, and a lot asks near $8,995 — a $5,245 spread on the same car.
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Kia Cadenza value FAQ
How much is a Kia Cadenza worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,200 to $19,125 across 7 model years. A 2015 is worth about $5,200, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Kia Cadenza's value?
Among Cadenzas from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $9,550, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,950.
Does the Cadenza hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
No: over 5 years the Cadenza keeps 35% of its value and the Dodge Charger 40%, by the median asking prices of the 2020 and 2015 model years.
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