Advice on buying new mid-size sedan?

I'm in the process of looking for a new sedan. I'm considering new and used options, but I think I will go with a new one just because I drive a lot and I plan on owning my car until it stops working, or hits close to 200k miles.

Here are my options:
1.) 2018 Kia Optima SX
2.) 2018 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring
3.) 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium
4.) 2018 Ford Fusion Sport

What are the pros and cons of each, and ultimately which would be the best decision?

I want a reliable, powerful car.

If not new, I would consider those same options (beside the sport) in the year of 2016.

Thanks!

(My previous car was a 2012 Ford Fusion SE, which has never given me any major issues and was a pleasure to own.)

Kia&mazda sucks, FORD rocks!

Stick with FORD, you'll be glad you did.

It is a toss up. I would pick the Mazda.

In the mid-sized sedan category the Optima comes in #6, the Mazda Mazda6 8th, and the Ford Fusion 10th.

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/midsize-cars

The latter

You are totally overlooking the 2 most reliable cars you can buy. The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. They are hands down better cars than any on your list.

It is a toss up. I would pick the Mazda.

The major loss due to depreciation happens the moment the paper work is signed on a brand new car! If you can find either the Fusion or the Mazda 6 used or a marked down 2017 go that way.
For the final authority on which car to buy- consider the Consumers Reports reliability reports!
The reason I'm hesitant about the Mazda is I'm not sure how the Fiat relationship is working out. Fiat is not a dependable car company. If Mazda becomes more like Fiat then I would not own one.

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