2015 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

If you want to help preserve the environment or you want to drive a nice, roomy sedan, the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid and the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid both fit the description of the kind of car you're looking for. Both of them feature a combination gas / battery-powered engine that reduces harmful emissions. And both of them will get you premier fuel economy, saving you money for the life of the car. But what eco-friendliness has joined together, let other factors separate. Step toward both cars and you'll see the Kia Optima Hybrid is more curvaceous and streamlined with an elegant front grille and more dynamic headlights.

We're just getting started. The 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid is yours at a starting Friendly Kia VIP price of about $18,465, while the competition's starting price is about $5,000 higher at around $23,400. Get an Optima Hybrid and you will save big before you even drive it off the lot. And once you're driving it off the lot, if you haven’t noticed it already, the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid has the superior sound system, with an immersive eight-speaker sound system in the EX trim option, while the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid tops out at six speakers. The benefits of the Optima Hybrid don't stop there; if you need help getting to that concert or restaurant, the Optima Hybrid has a navigation system with SiriusXM traffic that is standard in the EX trim, while the Sonata Hybrid's navigation system is only optional in its Limited trim option.

Just because you want to keep the Earth healthy doesn't mean you need to sacrifice performance, and the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid's combined 199 horsepower, which beats out the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid's 193 hp, will give you more than enough giddy-up to make the morning commute a refreshing kick start. While you're enjoying that power, you'll also be more relaxed than you would behind the Sonata Hybrid's wheel, as only the Optima Hybrid won the prestigious 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick, due to cool features like an intuitive Brake Assist System that adjusts braking power if needed in emergency situations, and Hill Start Assist Control (which the Sonata Hybrid does not have) where your car won't roll back if you're turning the ignition while on an uphill slope.

When you consider safety features, power, audio options and price, the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid wins in all categories, making it clearly the better choice. We have several Kia Optima Hybrids available on the Friendly Kia lot, so check one out today and get ready to enjoy a luxurious ride while also protecting the environment. A few of the perks we offer are lifetime car washes on-site for all new car purchases from us. So come on in to look at, test drive or purchase a car at Friendly Kia in New Port Richey, FL, about 20 miles from Clearwater, less than 40 miles from Tampa, and less than 25 miles from Spring Hill.

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