Comparing the 2018 Mazda6 Against the 2018 KIA Optima at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA

With an improved look, refreshed interior and a brand-new available 2.5L turbocharged powerhouse, the 2018 Mazda6 is finally here. Its arrival is a dark omen for competitors such as the 2018 KIA Optima, which simply can?t hope to compete against the added value and performance of the competitively priced Mazda6. You get more standard features and the same fuel economy and engine power from the base 2018 Mazda6 as the base 2018 KIA Optima. Yet the Mazda6 still comes in under the asking price for the Optima. We invite you to take the 2018 Mazda6 for a test drive. Browse our huge inventory of new Mazda vehicles and schedule an appointment right here on our site. We?re as excited to show off the new 2018 Mazda6 as you are to take it for a spin.

2018 Mazda6		2018 KIA Optima
310 ft/lbs	Max Available Torque	260 ft/lbs
38.7 Inch	Rear Seat Legroom	35.6 Inch
Standard	LED Combination Rear Lamps	Additional Upgrade
$21,950	Starting MSRP	$22,600

2018 Mazda6

2018 KIA Optima

310 ft/lbs

Max Available Torque

260 ft/lbs

38.7?

Rear Seat Legroom

35.6?

Standard

LED Combination Rear Lamps

Additional Upgrade

$21,950

Starting MSRP

$22,600

Design and Size: 2018 Mazda6 Compared Against the 2018 KIA Optima

While the 2018 KIA Optima boasts greater passenger volume in the cabin, Mazda engineers have created a comfortable cabin that makes intelligent use of every single inch. The result? The 2018 Mazda6 provides substantially more legroom for your rear-seat passengers who need it most. You also get LED taillights and push-button start standard, which are only available on premium trim levels of the 2018 KIA Optima. For an ultra-premium experience, the brand new Signature trim level available for 2018 Mazda6 adds Nappa leather and Japanese Sen wood accents to the interior for a luxurious look and feel that the Optima just can?t touch.

Performance and Power: 2018 Mazda6 Compared Against the 2018 KIA Optima

The base versions of the 2018 Mazda6 and 2018 KIA Optima are evenly matched for power and efficiency. Both sedans make virtually the same amount of horsepower and achieve the same MPG ratings from the EPA. However, step up to the available 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring and your sporty sedan gets a whole lot sportier. Equipped with a turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5L beast of an engine, the 2018 Mazda6 will create an outrageous 310 ft/lbs of torque. You?ll also enjoy the standard SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS and G-Vectoring Control, which constantly monitors throttle and brake inputs while precisely distributing them to the wheels for maximum traction and control. You can?t get that much torque or that much tech in a 2018 Kia Optima.

Technology and Safety: 2018 Mazda6 Compared Against the 2018 KIA Optima

Both vehicles in our comparison performed admirably in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?s crash tests, earning a perfect 5-star overall safety rating. Both vehicles are also stocked with active safety features standard, including Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The 2018 Mazda6, however, is available with an Active Driving Display, a unique Heads-Up Display projected on the front windshield. It even comes with a Traffic Sign Recognition System, which reads speed limits and stop signs and displays them on the Active Driving Display, so you never have to take your eyes off what?s ahead. There?s no such display available on the 2018 KIA Optima.

Driving Matters to Us at Baglier Mazda in Butler

They say the average American spends 100 minutes in their car each day ? we may as well enjoy them. That?s why Mazda has developed the most striking cars and crossovers on the road today. Form should be functional, and the features of your vehicle should not only work, but work beautifully and be beautiful to look at. That?s Mazda?s KODO design philosophy in action. And it?s also why Mazda won the 2017 Best Car Brand award from U.S. News and World Report. At Baglier Mazda, we make it our mission to sell and service America?s best line of vehicles, and do it with unmatched customer service and transparency. Visit our showroom today, serving Cranberry Township and Saxonburg, to experience what sets Mazda apart from the rest.