Great job with the review buddy. I am loving the new elantra. Very competitive and not to hard on the eyes. Nice to have some fresh options in this class

 

Thanks.

It's probably easier on your eyes than it is on mine. Fortunately, it's not too hard on wallets or bank-accounts.

 

I'm now seeing some new Kia Forte's on the road and prefer the styling over the Elantra. I also like the look of the Optima better than the Sonata. Just a personal styling preference.

 

The Forte's interior, though, can't compare in trim-quality with the Elantra's. It's a nice little compact, but obviously built to a budget. Totally agree on the Optima.....and when you take a test-drive, you'll probably like the Optima even more. It rides a little firmer then I'd like, but, otherwise, for its class, is superb in almost every way.