2019 Hyundai Sonata vs 2019 Kia Optima

2019 Hyundai Sonata

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2019 Kia Optima

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Eco 1.6T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata Eco 1.6T	28	37	$21,894	$22,850
Sonata Limited 2.0T	23	32	$30,267	$32,100
Sonata Limited 2.4L	25	33	$26,175	$27,700
Sonata SE 2.4L	26	35	$21,564	$22,500
Sonata SEL 2.4L	25	33	$22,875	$24,150
Sonata Sport 2.4L	25	33	$23,664	$25,000
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L	39	44	$29,367	$31,300
Sonata Hybrid SE 2.0L	40	46	$24,490	$25,750
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L	N/A	N/A	$31,810	$33,400

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EX DCT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Optima EX DCT	27	37	$25,814	$26,890
Optima S Automatic	24	33	$23,991	$24,990
Optima SX Automatic	21	30	$30,711	$31,990
Optima Hybrid EX Automatic	39	45	$26,646	$28,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,894

$25,814

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,850

$26,890

Monthly Payment Estimate

$381 / month

$448 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata aims squarely for value-minded shoppers who want a long warranty, and hits a bullseye.

The 2019 Kia Optima doles out great safety, good looks, and lots of features to rise near the top of the family-car ratings.

TCC Likes

More stylish than before
Relaxing, comfortable ride quality
Flexible engines

Clean styling
Lots of safety gear standard
Roomy, upscale interior

TCC Dislikes

Light on personality
Sport isn’t all that sporty
Limited customization options

Dual-clutch automatic can fumble
Red/black interior a little gauche
Rear-seat headroom tight

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.1

120.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

45.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

58.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

63.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

15.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/65HR16

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/65HR16

P215/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3247

3285

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

640

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

178 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.93

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.29

2.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Sonata

Kia Optima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Hyundai Sonata

2019 Sonata is in stock; 2020s on the way
Cash: Bonus cash up to $4,000
Finance: 0.0% for 60 mos. + $1,000
Lease: Sonata SE from $199 for 36 months

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2019 Kia Optima

2019 Kia Optima is here; 2020s arriving
Bonus: Up to $4,000 cash on 2019s
Finance: 0.0% for 75 months on 2019s
Lease: From $189 for 36 months on 2019s

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