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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2024 Hyundai Sonata
N Line FWD
MSRP
$34,950
Invoice
$33,203
Average Price Paid
$33,944
793 listings nationwide

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2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD
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N Line FWD
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EX FWD
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2024 Hyundai Sonata
N Line FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$36,227
5 listings nationwide

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2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$19,712
33 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2024 Hyundai Sonata
N Line FWD
No Expert Reviews
2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Kia Optima competes with other midsize family-sedans like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Volkswagen Passat. It receives a few changes for 2020. You’ll find one of three power...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2024 Hyundai Sonata
N Line FWD
No User Reviews
2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD
Harvey writes:
Power Ranked 2020 Honda Accord 2.0T EX-L FWD better.
"No Turbo lag, stomp the accelerator and it moves out fast."
Family Car Ranked 2020 Honda Accord 2.0T EX-L FWD better.
"Lots of room and convenience features. "

Specs

2024 Hyundai Sonata
N Line FWD
2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Dual Clutch 7-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
32 MPG
37 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15.9 gal 18.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
290 hp @ 5,800 RPM
178 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Torque
311 lb-ft @ 1,650 RPM
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
1,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.37 in x 4 in
3.03 in x 3.35 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags Standard Optional
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Driver Power Seats Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 46.1 in 45.5 in
Back Legroom 34.8 in 35.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 16 cu ft 15.9 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,129 lbs --
Exterior
Length 192.9 in 191.1 in
Width 73.2 in 73.2 in
Height 56.9 in 57.7 in
Wheelbase 111.8 in 110.4 in

Available Options

2024 Hyundai Sonata
N Line FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aero Silver
  • Aero Silver Matte
  • Carbon Blue
  • Onyx Black
  • PORTOFINO Gray
  • Transmission Blue
  • Ultimate Red Metallic
  • White Pearl
2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue
  • Sangria
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Sparkling Silver

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