2017 Kia Optima vs 2017 Toyota Camry

2017 Kia Optima	VS	2017 Toyota Camry
$22,200	Base MSRP	$23,070
185-Horsepower 2.4-Liter Four-Cylinder	Engine	178-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder
25 MPG City/36 MPG Hwy	Fuel Economy	24 MPG City/33 MPG Hwy
15.9 Cubic Feet	Cargo Space	15.4 Cubic Feet

Price, Performance and Fuel Economy Highlight the 2017 Kia Optima

When you delve deeper into this 2017 Kia Optima vs 2017 Toyota Camry comparison, price and affordability are key factors that cannot be ignored. Stock Kia Optima LX editions start at $22,200 and deliver an athletic and efficient performance when you get behind the wheel. Amp up performance and luxury when you opt for the top-of-the-line Kia Optima SX Limited, which adds Nappa leather interior a premium Kia UVO interface and much more for just $36,090. Performance is an element that sets the Kia Optima apart from its competitors. Available with three engine options, the Kia Optima provides a versatile level of performance that the Toyota Camry cannot match. A standard 185-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-4 power platform is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and will make an impressive 25 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway for base Kia Optima editions. Toyota Camry models counter with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain that delivers lackluster power and humdrum fuel-economy ratings. Kia Optima models amp up performance with an available turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 engine that pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to manufacture 178 horsepower. Kia Optima LX 1.6T trim levels will achieve an impressive 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway with a price tag that stands at just $24,140. Top-of-the-line Optima SX Limited models employ a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine that is married to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that makes 245 horsepower and 31 mpg on the highway. Elite Toyota Camry editions employ a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine that manages 30 mpg on the highway. Versatile and comfortable, midsize sedans like the 2017 Kia Optima are tailor-made for families on the go. A perfect fit for day-to-day errands, the Kia Optima provides an impressive 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space. With just 15.4 cubic feet of trunk space, the Toyota Camry falls short of the Kia Optima design. Comfort is another highlight of the Kia Optima with a spacious 104.8 cubic-foot cabin that makes room for five passengers. Toyota Camry models possess just 102.7 cubic feet of passenger space.