Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Fusion

 

When it comes to finding an impeccably designed, sleek sedan with premium-level amenities in Fair Lawn, NJ, the two vehicles worthy of a close look are the Kia's Cadenza and the Ford's Fusion.

Exterior

With its distinctive chrome Tiger-Nose grille, sloping roofline, oversized mirrors, LED-style lamps, and 19-inch alloy wheels, it's easy to see why the Kia's Cadenza gets so many second glances. Kia has proven that it is possible to have a practical, comfortable, and fun-to-drive sedan that is also sporty and worthy of garnering double-takes.

 

Ford's Fusion is both sporty and classy. Its signature Aston-Martin-like grille; sleek wheels; and 21st century, EasyFuel, "capless" gas filler system give it a high-end luxury European vibe.

Interior

The Cadenza includes the convenience of both a keyless entry and push-button start. Its quiet cabin features leather seating, an 8-inch central display system, a navigation system, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and a 550-watt Infinity audio system with AM/FM radio to blast your favorite CDs, MP3s, and satellite radio stations throughout 12 speakers.

 

Its uniquely all-black dashboard reflects Kia's plan to make this the sporty sedan on the market. No, that's not an oxymoron. Kia's accomplished this with its design choices. As a nice contrast to the dark dashboard, Kia offers the option of a high-end White Interior Package. If you get the Luxury Package, your sedan will have a panoramic roof, heated and ventilated seats, an upgraded instrument panel, and a heated steering wheel.

Although the Cadenza seats four adults comfortably, the driver undeniably gets the best seat. Perhaps it's because it comes standard with a 10-way power-operated seat that provides plenty of support for any driver - including those over 6 feet tall. Passengers in the second row will be delighted with not only the generous room for feet and shoulders, but also the twin climate control outlets easily accessible to them. Although the rear seats don't fold down, Kia designed a seven-inch, square pass-through for your longer toys and beach umbrella.

 

The Fusion's interior offers so much that it really leaves nothing to be desired. Even with all of its high-tech equipment within the cabin - specifically designed for safety and comfort - the Ford still leaves plenty of leg and head room for the convenience of the driver and five passengers.

Technology

The Kia Cadenza's state-of-the-art technology includes its amazing Advanced Smart Cruise Control System that, should the car ahead of you suddenly stop, stops your vehicle in perfect sync. If the halt only lasts up to two seconds, the car automatically starts forward again. The Technology Package also includes Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning for those long road trips, hydrophobic front door windows, and a radar-based system wherein the electronics (and flow of traffic) determine the vehicle's velocity.

Want more? How about Kia's cool UVO system that enables your smartphone to connect with 911 immediately upon the deployment of one of your car's airbags. It also includes a navigation system so you can be located quickly. Clearly Kia had safety, comfort, and convenience in mind when designing the Cadenza.

The Fusion includes a reverse-sensing system to forewarn you of the neighbor's cat lounging behind you in the driveway, the Active Park Assist to make parallel parking a piece of cake, a blind-spot monitoring system, a multi-warning Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control,  and a user-friendly navigation system.

It's time to try something new. Kia offers you a classy and sporty car all in one with their Cadenza. Jack Daniels Kia, your Fair Lawn, NJ dealership, has the most diverse selection of Kias around. Located at 28-09 Broadway in Fair Lawn, NJ, stop by to test drive the Cadenza today!