2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Kia Optima in West Burlington IA

Vehicle Overview

Honda and Kia are sort of kindred spirits in a competitive way. They fiercely, but amicably compete, especially in the midsize sedan market. The 2020 Honda Accord is pitted in this 2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Kia Optima review by Brad Deery Honda in West Burlington Iowa. 2020's Accord is a much sportier creature, with much more interior room than it has ever had before. Times are changing for both perpetually popular midsize sedans, as they go head-to-head and see which one can outclass the other in 2020. Here's how the breakdown goes by most important category.

Exterior - 2020 Honda Accord

The most important changes in 2020 come in the form of style, and that's true of both sedans. The 2020 Kia Optima attempted a much more luxurious feel, and they accomplished what they set out to do. It really is the best Optima yet. However, it doesn't have quite the mystique of the Accord. Brand new exterior colors bring the more sculpted, sporty look of the 2020 Accord to life. Choose from daring colors like radiant red metallic, champagne frost pearl, and still night pearl. If those sound a little classier than the exterior colors of the past, that's exactly how Honda wanted it to go. LED low beam headlights with a wider, more crystal look create a front end that really pops. You can also get really neat accessories like a deck lid spoiler on the Accord. The 2020 Kia Optima is no slouch on style, but it just doesn't have the sporty pop of the Accord. Your Accord has 19-inch alloy wheels for a bigger, bolder stance than ever before, a true testament to what the Accord was meant to be.

Safety - 2020 Honda Accord in West Burlington

The race here is very close, as Kia has a nice safety package installed on its Optima vehicles. However, we're in love with Honda Sensing, and we're not alone on that count. People have really taken notice of Honda's strives toward driver-assist perfection. The Blind Spot Information System and multi-angle camera views form a nice futuristic safety experience right now. You don't have to wait a couple of years to have everything all in one place. Honda Sensing is standard on every trim of the Accord, leaving no one out of the budget for great safety features. Brad Deery puts a premium on safety just like Honda does. We believe that people of all budgets should be able to enjoy features like Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System. This system is able to apply pressure to the brakes if its sensors detect an unavoidable frontal collision. Imagine a vehicle that can brake for you if it senses danger. That's what Honda Sensing, and the Honda Accord, are all about.

Powertrain - Accord specs in West Burlington IA

The Optima's 2.0 liter turbocharged engine is great at 245 horsepower, but it doesn't match the highest engine of the Accord: a 252 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged VTEC engine. You'll also get the handiness of the active damper system, a tool that actually controls suspension action as you drive over your chosen roads. There's also a system in place to reduce engine noise in the cabin, allowing you to enjoy the sounds of your companions or just some tunes from your very formidable interior technology. The result is that you're able to really enjoy each and every drive in the Accord. It's powerful at accelerating but keeps everything very much efficient as well. An Optima has been improved, too, and features some unique transmission choices, but overall, if you want power, go with the Accord. It has a slight edge.