Full Financing, Shipping and warranties available , , What Edmunds Says, , Once a forgettable entry in the family sedan segment, the updated-for-2009 Kia Optima stands as a recommended choice, thanks to its respectable driving dynamics, value-packed features list and welcoming interior., Pros, , Excellent crash scores, plenty of standard features at a low price, spacious backseat, generous warranty, surprisingly involving to drive around town., Cons, , V6 offers little advantage over the more efficient inline-4, automatic sometimes slow to downshift.