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#6 of 10 Re: Sonata vs Optima [lhy] by csandste Jul 10, 2009 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: lhy (Jun 30, 2009 5:18 am) Seems like this discussion is centering on the new cars which are quite different. In 2004 they were essentially the same car with different front and rear clips and slightly different dash treatment. I'm not an expert on these as I drive an 07, but I think that both fours and sixes have timing belts-- the new engines are a modification of the co-developed (with Chrysler and Mitsu) world engine and have chains. I'd recommend the four on the new car. I think the six is essentially unchanged (in the Optima, not Sonata) from the earlier car that you're referring to.   You should be able to pick up an Optima for less money than the Sonata. Can't remember the annual changes with the Optima-- is this the year they had kind of a Hannibal Lechter type of grille? If so, it should go for less than the following year when they got things smoothed out.
#7 of 10 Re: Sonata vs Optima [naic98] by mickeyrom Jul 23, 2009 (10:31 am)
Replying to: naic98 (Jul 04, 2009 6:37 pm) Excuse me,but the 2.4 in my Optima has the chain,not belt.Not saying it's better than the Sonata,just correcting you.I would add that the Sonata has a nicer ride,but the Optima might handle a bit better.BTW,my Optima is the 2006.5 model.After over 28,000 miles it couldn't be more reliable.
#8 of 10 Re: Sonata vs Optima [lhy] by csandste Aug 16, 2009 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: lhy (Jun 30, 2009 5:18 am) You're still getting 06.5+ answers. Why don't you repost this question on the Optima 06 and earlier thread plus the corresponding Sonata thread?
#9 of 10 Just brought Sonata over Optima by eric2112 Nov 01, 2009 (12:15 am)
Hello, I was all over buying a 2009 Kia Optima the last 3 weeks.I had an "out the door price"on 09 optima at $15,500 this included auto trans--conv.package w/power driver seat and alloy wheels.This price brought down to $15,500 was trade of 95 maxima I had for 15 yrs since new with 152,500 miles on gave $1500 to the deal off,$3000 rebate on 09 model.I didn't like the Optima dash.It has the 3 barrel speed and gas gauges that look funny.The 2010 Sonata GLS auto trans with blue tooth hands free is what I brought tonight.It was with $1500 on trade and $1000 rebate at $18,000 as a bottom line out the door price.This is like getting below dealer invoice with no fees actually paid if you broke it down.It's $2500 more then the out the door price offered on the Kia 09 Optima.It doesn't have power seat or alloy wheels on the 2010 Sonata.But,This Sonata has a real nice one piece gauges cluster and nice dash layout.Much nicer then the Optima.The Sonata seemed like it is smoother then the Optima too.I understand that the engine is USA made in the Sonata where the Optima is all a Korean made engine.The Optima is put together all 100% in Korea.Where the Sonata is build 100% in Alabama(USA).100% parts for the Optima come from Korea and the Sonata its like 61% USA parts and the rest from Korea?Good Luck Everyone,Eric
#10 of 10 Re: Sonata vs Optima [lhy] by 8babies1dog Nov 01, 2009 (6:38 am)
Replying to: lhy (Jun 30, 2009 5:18 am) looks like the 2004 Sonata is a little larger than Optima, Sonata is a tad longer, and interior is a little bigger. The engine I4 2.4L 138 HP or the same on both cars, EPA mpg is the same also. If you would like, their is a website you can go to and check them out. Go to Google.com and put in search line.   2004 sonata side by side comparison, then click on site (cars.com) follow the side by side comparison and on add a car line, select the year and model you want to compare. Then click research vehicle and check specs. Hope this will help.   Just as a note you can do this with any car, change year and make on Google search follow side by side comparison. If I'm not mistaken at 1 point the Sonata went to the 3.3L v6 & the optima stayed with the 2.7L. As you already know both car brands or actually merged under Hyundai, so it is kinda like GM line, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac etc. but each has their own charitistics. We just got a 2009 Sonata SE v6 a lot different than the 2009 Optima. You'll have a good day! PS From what I hear from the owners the MPG is not that much different I4 vs v6, Ours has over 11k miles and have seen up to 33+ MPG on tripmeter "v6" hand calculations combined driving city hiway 26.71 since new.

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