A Comparison of the Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

At Folsom Lake Kia, we try to give our customers in the Roseville, CA area an amazing selection of new and used Kia vehicles. We also pride ourselves on answering any and all of your questions that can help lead you to the perfect vehicle for your needs. One of the most popular cars in and around El Dorado Hills, CA, is the 2016 Kia Optima. Available in five unique trim levels and seven exterior colors, there is a 2016 Kia Optima to fit your lifestyle and driving habits. Of course, we are also aware that other carmakers produce quality midsized sedan. That's why the experts at our Kia dealership near Sacramento, CA try to help you make the right choice by honestly comparing and contrasting our cars to those of our competitors. This time around, we thought we would talk about our 2016 Kia Optima and the 2016 Honda Accord.

2016 Kia Optima

When drivers look under the hood of the 2016 Kia Optima, they will find a selection of outstanding engines including a 2.4L DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine that produces 185 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. On higher trim levels, you can get a 1.6L DOHC 16-valve 1-4 engine and 2.0L DOHC 16 I-4 engine both with turbochargers. You feel in complete control of your driving experience thanks to the six automatic or seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions with Sportmatic™ Sports Shifter and the motor driven power steering (MDPS).

Everyone is looking for safety for themselves and their families, so it helps that most of the Kia cars for sale at our dealership come with dual front advanced, dual front seat-mounted side, full-length side curtain airbags, and a four-wheel anti-lock braking system. You also get electronic stability control, hill start assist, and internal emergency trunk release standard on all trim levels.

This outstanding sedan also offers a ton of luxury and technology features that will keep you comfortable and entertained. You love the standard AM/FM/CD/MP3/SirusXM® audio system that comes with six speakers as well as the Bluetooth® wireless technology that gives you hands-free connectivity.

2016 Honda Accord

Available in six trim levels, the 2016 Honda Accord offers two 16-valve DOHC-i-VTEC® engine choices. One has a four-cylinder engine with up to 189-horsepower and182 lb.-ft. of torque and the other a V-6 with 278-horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque. Most trim levels include unit-body construction, an aluminum-alloy engine block, MacPherson strut front suspension, drive-by-wire throttle system, and the unique Eco Assist™-system. Drivers also have a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode.

Safety features on the 2016 Honda Accord include dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS), SmartVent® front side airbags, and side curtain airbags with rollover sensor all come standard along with 3-point seat belts at all seating positions.

Conclusion

While both of these sedans will get you around town, be strongly believe that the 2016 Kia Optima brings more performance, comfort, and standard safety and entertainment features to the table. If you don't want to take our word for it, we suggest you visit Folsom Lake Kia today and take the 2016 Kia Optima or the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid for a test-drive. We hope to see you soon!