20 Difference Between Kia Cadenza And Optima

1. The Cadenza is more up market, while the Optima is securely anchored in the mainstream. 2. kia cadenza: Starting Msrp $33,100 Optima: Starting Msrp $22,990 3. Optima: Midsize Sedan kia cadenza: Midsize Luxury Sedan 4. The Cadenza’s wheelbase stretches roughly two inches longer and its overall length about 5.5 in longer. 5. Cargo Volume: Kia Optima: 15.9 cu ft Kia Cadenza: 16 cu ft 6. MPG: Kia Cadenza: 20 City / 27 Hwy Kia Optima: 24 City / 33 Hwy 7. Horse Power: Kia Optima: 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm Kia Cadenza: 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm 8. The Cadenza's entry-level audio system has eight speakers to the Optima's six. 9. Torque (lb-ft): Kia Optima: 178 Kia Cadenza: 253 10. Upper Cadenza grades have a power tilt-telescopic steering wheel; the Optima has a manual one across all grades. 11. Back Legroom: Kia Optima: 35.6 in Kia Cadenza: 37.2 in 12. Every Cadenza has standard power-adjustable front seats with the top trims getting 14-way versions. Base Optimas have manually adjusted front seats.