2016 Kia Optima vs Honda Accord
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2016 Kia Optima |
2016 Honda Accord |
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Starting MSRP |
$22,205 ** |
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Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi |
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Drivetrain Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi |
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Avg Repair Cost / 5 Yrs |
$665 |
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Satellite Radio |
Select Styles Only |
$21,990 **Schedule Test Drive
2016 Kia Optima vs 2016 Honda Accord
Serving St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Largo
The 2016 Kia Optima is sleek and exhilarating. Its bold styling, thrilling performance capabilities and advanced technology make the Kia Optima one of the most exciting mid-size sedans. It is also one of Kia?s most popular vehicles. In fact, the Optima made up over a quarter of all Kia sales in America during 2015. Rather than sticking with the same car for 2016, Kia refined its best-seller by improving its styling, performance capabilities and tech features while remaining completive in pricing compared to competitors like the Honda Accord. Overall, the Optima?s sporty design and strong value make it one of the best-rated cars in its class.
Performance
The 2016 Kia Optima can be tailored to meet a wide variety of performance needs. It?s available with three different engines and even a hybrid model. The impressive base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, it can be outfitted with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 178 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The Honda Accord comes with similar performance specs, but a major difference between the two are the drivetrain warranties that come with them, in which the Kia Optima offers an additional 2 years or 24,000 miles of coverage than the Honda Accord.
Interior
The interior of the new Optima is just as stylish as its sculpted exterior. One inside, it?s clear that the Optima offers more cabin space, includes many new amenities and reduces road noise better than its previous generations. Streamlined ergonomics and a new horizontally designed dashboard create the perfect environment for a comfortable driving experience. Heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, numerous soft-touch surfaces, power-adjustable seats and cabin-sound insulation makes this the most comfortable Optima to date. The modern interior boasts world-class craftsmanship that gives the Optima a luxurious feel, rivaling that of the Honda Accord.
Features
The Optima is loaded with numerous advanced tech features to enhance the overall driving experience. It?s filled with two optional 2.1 USB chargers and another 12v outlet in the rear, giving it the ability to charge the whole families? electronic devices at once. The available Premium Technology trim offers a 360-degree parking camera system and premium surround sound audio. Additionally, the advanced voice-recognition software also lets you to seamlessly access your hands-free devices and in-dash system. With the Local Search feature powered by Google, the Optima can map destinations straight from your vehicle to your Smart Phone. The Optima?s entertainment system also allows you to access online apps and stream music directly from Pandora. Satellite radio comes standard with the Kia Optima as well, which is only available in select styles for the Honda Accord.
Safety
With Autonomous Emergency Braking, Surround View Monitor, Advanced Smart Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning, the Optima has been loaded with safety features to prevent accidents from happening. For extra peace of mind, it features Kia?s Advanced High Strength Steel body to better-absorb crash energy in the event of a collision. It has also been designed with 16 core stress areas to enhance the body?s structure, improve driving dynamics and reduce road noise while driving.
The 2016 Kia Optima offers unique styling, numerous tech and safety features and thrilling performance capabilities all at a great value that is unsurpassed by many of its rivals like the Honda Accord. Overall, the new advanced driving dynamics, innovative technology and newly refined appearance make the Optima one of Kia?s best-selling cars. Visit our dealership in St. Petersburg to schedule a test drive!
* Optima SX shown with optional features.
** MSRP: Starting price is manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for lowest model trim. MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, taxes, title, license, options and dealer charges.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.