Disclaimers

Saved 0
Viewed 0
New Used Call Service
Map 2920 N Interstate 35E, Carrollton, TX Closed Today (972) 798-6900
Classic Kia Carrollton logo
  • New
        • View all [37]
        • EV6
          EV6 [1]
        • Forte
          Forte [6]
        • K5
          K5 [4]
        • Rio
          Rio [2]
        • Sorento
          Sorento [12]
        • Rio
          Rio [2]
        • Sorento
          Sorento [12]
        • Sportage
          Sportage [8]
        • Telluride
          Telluride [4]
        Shopping Tools
        • Showroom
        • Fuel Efficient Vehicles
        • Schedule Test Drive
        • Value Your Trade
  • Pre-Owned
    Price
    • Under $10,000
    • $10,000 - $15,000
    • $15,000 - $20,000
    • $20,000 - $25,000
    • Over $25,000
    • View all [86]
    • Cars [32]
    • Trucks [8]
    • SUVs & Crossovers [43]
    • Vans [3]
    • Hybrid & Electric [1]
    • View all [86]
    • Acura [1]
    • BMW [1]
    • Buick [1]
    • Cadillac [1]
    • Chevrolet [9]
    • Chrysler [1]
    • Dodge [3]
    • Ford [5]
    • GMC [2]
    • Honda [4]
    • Hyundai [9]
    • INFINITI [1]
    • Jeep [3]
    • Kia [31]
    • Lexus [2]
    • Mazda [3]
    • Nissan [4]
    • Ram [3]
    • Toyota [2]
    Shopping Tools
    • Deals Under $10,000
    • Used Car, Truck and SUV Research
    • Value Your Trade
  • Research
    • Kia Showroom
    • Used Kia
    • Carnival
      • 2022 Kia Carnival
      • 2023 Kia Carnival vs. 2022 Toyota Sienna
      • 2022 Kia Carnival MPV
      • 2022 Kia Carnival Trim Level Comparison
      • 2022 Kia Carnival VS 2021 Toyota Sienna
    • EV6
      • 2022 Kia EV6
      • 2022 Kia EV6 Carrollton
      • 2022 Kia EV6 Vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona
    • Forte
      • 2022 Kia Forte
      • 2022 Kia Forte Trims
      • 2022 Kia Forte vs 2022 Hyundai Elantra
      • 2022 Kia Forte VS 2022 Honda Civic
    • K5
      • 2022 Kia K5
      • 2022 Kia K5 vs 2022 Hyundai Sonata
    • Niro
      • 2022 Kia Niro
      • 2022 Kia Niro EV
      • 2022 Kia Niro PHEV
    • Rio
      • 2022 Kia Rio
      • 2022 Kia Rio Trim Levels
    • Seltos
      • 2022 Kia Seltos
      • 2022 Kia Seltos trim Level
      • 2022 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Kia Sportage
      • 2022 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Hyundai Kona
    • Sorento
      • 2022 Kia Sorento
      • 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
      • 2022 Kia Sorento vs 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
      • 2022 Kia Sorento vs 2022 Toyota Highlander
    • Soul
      • 2022 Kia Soul
      • 2022 Kia Soul Trim Levels
      • 2022 Kia Soul vs 2022 Hyundai Kona
      • 2022 Kia Soul vs 2022 Toyota C-HR
    • Sportage
      • 2023 Kia Sportage
      • 2022 Kia Sportage
      • 2022 Kia Sportage vs 2022 Kia Seltos
      • 2022 Kia Sportage vs 2022 Hyundai Kona
      • 2022 Kia Sportage vs 2022 Hyundai Tucson
    • Stinger
      • 2022 Kia Stinger
    • Telluride
      • 2023 Kia Telluride
      • 2022 Kia Telluride vs 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
      • 2022 Kia Telluride
      • 2022 Kia Telluride vs 2022 Hyundai Palisade
      • 2022 Kia Telluride vs. 2022 Ford Explorer
  • Sell or Trade
  • Specials
    • Current Incentives
    • Service Specials
  • Finance
    • Online Credit Approval
    • Value Your Trade
    • Why Get Your Auto Loan at Classic Kia of Carrollton?
    • Schedule Test Drive
  • Service
    • Our Services
    • Kia Service Center
      • Service Center
      • Service Specials
      • Express Service
      • Maintenance Schedule
      • Oil Change
      • Preventative Maintenance
      • Why Choose the Classic Kia of Carrollton Service Department?
    • Kia Parts Center
      • Parts Center
      • Kia Accessories
      • Parts Specials
      • Tire Center
      • Genuine Kia Parts
      • Kia Tire Store
      • Order Kia Parts
    • Schedule Service
    • Meet Our Team
  • About Us
    • Our Dealership
    • Virtual Tour
    • Testimonials
    • Careers
    • Our Blog
    • Contact Us
Virtual Tour
Home / 2019 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Nissan Altima
Interested in a 2019 Kia Optima?
View New Kia Optima Inventory How much is my trade worth?

2019 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Nissan Altima

Crossover SUVs might have taken much of the spotlight from their midsize sedan siblings, but no automaker would be able to survive without the venerable four-door platforms that are higher-performing better equipped than ever before. For the current model year, a comparison of the 2019 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Nissan Altima shows just how much a sedan has to offer the right buyers. Kia has restyled several exterior elements of the Optima with new headlights, wheels and accents. Additionally, the 2019 Optima receives upgrades for its active safety monitoring systems and its infotainment equipment. These changes and the native performance of the 2019 Optima will put it ahead of its Nissan competitor. Customers can schedule a test drive with the 2019 Kia Optima at Classic Kia Carrollton by calling, 866-559-8140.
One of the most telling differences between the 2019 Kia Optima and 2018 Nissan Altima is the vastly different levels of quality and refinement each automaker has used to build the interiors of their respective sedans. Independent reviews of the two sedans quickly highlight these differences. Buyers of the 2019 Optima will get a generous array of standard equipment and driver assistance features. Additionally, Kia was praised for making the new Optima one of the most stylish in the game that also features plenty of convenient storage options. Those same automotive experts have taken points away from the 2018 Nissan Altima because its interior doesn’t meet current industry standards for design or material quality. Finally, the 2019 Optima makes Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ available on all trim grades. Nissan buyers will have to move past the base model of the Altima.

2019 Kia Optima

Vs.

2018 Nissan Altima

2.4-L, 4-Cyl. Engine 2.5-L, 4-Cyl.
185/178 Horsepower/Torque 179/177
Six-speed Auto. Transmission CVT
15.9 cu.-ft. Trunk Space 15.4 cu.-ft.

Performance Specs

The standard powertrain set up for the 2019 Kia Optima consists of a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will make 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque and be able to achieve 25 miles per gallon in the city and 35 miles per gallon on the highway. A pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engines are also available with the 2019 Optima on the EX and SX trims. The 1.6-liter power plant will make 178 horsepower and the 2.0-liter engine produces a 245 horsepower. Potential buyers of the 2018 Nissan Altima will have a 179-horsepower, 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and a V-6 engine to choose between. The latter obviously doesn’t make as much power as the corresponding Kia engine, and the V-6 will lack fuel economy parity with the Optima.
A photo of the touchscreen interface in the 2019 Optima.
A photo of the dashboard in the 2019 Kia Optima.
A photo of the front seats in the 2019 Kia Optima.
A photo of the front right quarter photo of the 2019 Kia Optima.

Our Inventory

New View All
Cadenza
Carnival
Forte
K5
Niro
Niro EV
Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Carnival

EV6

Forte

K5

Niro

Rio

Seltos

Sorento

Soul

Sportage

Stinger

Telluride

Tools

Current Incentives

New Manager Specials

Contact Us

Classic Kia Carrollton
2920 N Interstate 35E
Carrollton, TX 75007

Get Directions 

Sales: 833-391-1258
Service: (972) 798-6951 
Parts: (972) 798-6961

Next-Generation Engine 6 Custom Dealer Website powered by DealerFire.  Part of the DealerSocket portfolio of advanced automotive technology products.
Copyright © Classic Kia Carrollton
Privacy  |  Sitemap 
| Kia.com