Kia Forte vs Nissan Sentra

The 2019 Kia Optima goes up against the 2019 Nissan Sentra and wins!

Power and Performance

If you're looking for a well-equipped sedan with unique looks, the 2019 Kia Optima is probably high on your list. Of course, it isn't the only vehicle working hard to get your attention. Another is the budget-friendly 2019 Nissan Sentra, and to help prove why the Kia Optima is a smarter choice to buy or lease than the Nissan Sentra, we've provided some bullet point reasons below.

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The 2019 Kia Optima

• 2.4L engine (185 horsepower)
• Available 1.6L DIG turbocharged or 2.0L DIG turbocharged engines (178 horsepower + more torque and 245 horsepower)
• Available sport-tuned suspension
• FWD Only

The 2019 Nissan Sentra

• 1.8L engine (124 horsepower)
• Available 1.6L DIG turbocharged engine (188 horsepower)
• Available sport-tuned suspension
• FWD only

When it comes to performance, the Optima comes out on top. You get three different engine options compared to two with the Sentra, and the top and base engines are way more powerful than that Sentra's offerings. Where the vehicles match is that both have available trims with sport-tuned suspensions and they aren't available with AWD.

Interior & Technology

The 2019 Kia Optima

• Standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™
• Eight standard advanced safety technologies
• Three seating materials (cloth with CleanTex, leather, and Napa leather)
• Available surround-view monitor
• Available 10-way power-adjusting driver seat
• Available heated & ventilated seats
• Available heated steering wheel & heated back seats

The 2019 Nissan Sentra

• Standard 7-inch touchscreen
• Available Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™
• Four available advanced safety technologies
• Three available seating materials (premium cloth, leather, and NISMO® synthetic seat trim)
• Available moonroof
• Available 6-way power-adjusting driver seat
• Available heated front seats

The Sentra doesn't have bad interior amenities, but once again the Optima is the winner. We love that Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ are standard, that there are some many advanced safety technologies on all the trims, and that there's the option to get a surround-view camera, which is a feature you mostly seen on larger vehicles. If you're who doesn't want to spare any expense on sedan amenities, the Optima brings more to the table.

The Kia Optima is the clear winner, and we think you'll love the engaging engines, easy to use advanced safety features, and the vehicle's unique looks that aren't afraid to stand apart from the norm. Stop into our dealership this week for a test drive!