2020 Honda Accord
2020 Kia Optima
2020 Honda Accord vs. 2020 Kia Optima in Greenville, NC
When you're looking for sedans, you have about as many options as you could ever wish for - maybe a few more. Among the front runners you'll find the flagship Honda Accord, and the up-and-coming Kia Optima. While the Accord has been proving its value on the American roadways for decades, the Optima is nearly 30 years younger, and just growing into itself. Regardless, both have proven to be attractive options with considerable features, good fuel efficiency, and affordable price points. So, which should you choose to drive the streets of Greenville in? Let's look at a side-by-side comparison of the two to find out.
Performance
Power and performance are a big factor for many prospective drivers, especially with sedans. Under the hood of the Accord, you'll find a zippy 1.5-liter turbo engine that cranks out 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. It's competitor, the Kia Optima offers a 2.4-liter engine with 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Not only is the Accord more powerful, it's also more fuel efficient, offering the best of both worlds.
Interior and Value Comparison
As important as the power and efficiency of a car is, the interior and value of the car is equally important, and this is another area where the Honda Accord beats out the Kia Optima. Both are similarly priced, and offer similar trim tiers and features, but the Accord takes the lead by offering a well-designed, handsome interior that has been refined over many generations. Additionally, the Accord has bigger headroom, legroom, and shoulder room measurements then the Optima in both rows. In terms of cargo space, the Accord is the clear winner, too, offering 16.7 cubic-feet in the trunk over the Optima's 15.9 cubic-feet.
Another factor to consider is the overall value of the car you're buying. Barring unfortunate circumstances, you probably plan to drive your car for several years, sell it, and buy another car, so it's important to think about the resale value of your new car. Thankfully, the Honda Accord holds its value extremely well over time, so you'll get your money's worth now and later.
Safety Features
Nearly every car these days comes with a suite of active driver assistance safety features, the Accord and Optima among them. In the 2020 Honda Accord, you'll get:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Collision Mitigation Braking
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
In comparison, the 2020 Kia Optima only comes with:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Smart Cruise Control
When you want a robust suite of safety features that will help keep you out of harm's way, opt for the 2020 Honda Accord.
Discover the Accord at Barbour Hendrick Honda Greenville
If you're looking for a sedan with outstanding features, efficiency, driving dynamics, and resale value, we have to recommend the Honda Accord. This mainstay Honda sedan has proved its worth year after year, and the 2020 model is no different. Browse our available Honda Accord models< today to see which trim level best suits you, then make it yours with our easy, online or in-person shopping process at Barbour Hendrick Honda Greenville
