Kia Cadenza vs Lexus IS (2020)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,445

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Cadenza Technology FWD vs IS 300 RWD
Measure	Cadenza	IS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$38,885	$41,330	Cadenza
Horsepower	290 hp	241 hp	Cadenza
Torque	253 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	23 mpg	24 mpg	IS
Cargo, max	16.0 cu ft	10.8 cu ft	Cadenza
Cargo, seats up	16.0 cu ft	10.8 cu ft	Cadenza
Rear legroom	37.2 in	32.2 in	Cadenza
Front legroom	45.5 in	44.8 in	Cadenza
Length	195.7 in to 196.7 in	184.3 in	N/A
Width	73.6 in	71.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,799 lb	3,461 lb to 3,583 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.3 in	N/A
0-60 mph	6.5 s published	6.9 s tested	Cadenza
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Cadenza

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Cadenza Technology FWD $37,850	IS 300 RWD $38,560	$710
IS 300 RWD $38,560	Cadenza Technology FWD $37,850	$710

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Cadenza costs $2,028 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Cadenza wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.