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Kia Optima Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$17,495 - $17,495
$20,690 - $20,690
$21,140 - $21,140
$21,695 - $21,695
$22,145 - $22,145
Invoice *$16,510 - $16,510
$19,255 - $19,255
$19,665 - $19,665
$20,095 - $20,095
$20,600 - $20,600
Engine2.4L I-4 175 HP
2.4L I-4 175 HP
2.4L I-4 175 HP
2.7L V-6 194 HP
2.7L V-6 194 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
Fuel Economy City22.0 mpg
22.0 mpg
22.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway32.0 mpg
32.0 mpg
32.0 mpg
28.0 mpg
28.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
  Powertrain  
Engine2.4L I-4 175 HP
2.4L I-4 175 HP
2.4L I-4 175 HP
2.7L V-6 194 HP
2.7L V-6 194 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
5-spd Sportmatic(TM) w/OD
Alternator110 amp
110 amp
110 amp
110 amp
110 amp
Battery600 amp with run down protection,
600 amp with run down protection,
600 amp with run down protection,
600 amp with run down protection,
600 amp with run down protection,
Axle Ratio3.88
3.77
3.77
3.77
3.77
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
Drive Typefront-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
Traction ControlABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
  Steering and Suspension  
Electronic Stabilitystability control
stability control
stability control
stability control
stability control
RideN/AN/Asport
N/Asport
Front Suspensionstrut
strut
strut
strut
strut
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
coil
Front Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspensionmulti-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
coil
Rear Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakes4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
front
front
Wheels16.0 " steel
16.0 " silver alloy
17.0 " silver alloy
16.0 " silver alloy
17.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP205/60HR16.0BSW AS
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS
P215/50HR17.0BSW AS
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS
P215/50HR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelcompact steel
compact steel
compact steel
compact steel
compact steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
5
5
5
5
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
Heated Front SeatsN/AAvailable:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
Front Headrestsadjustable
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrestscenter
center
center
center
center
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
(8-way power)
(8-way power)
(8-way power)
(8-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
Rear Seats60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
Rear Headrestsadjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
Rear Armrestscenter
center
center
center
center
Seat Trimcloth
leather
cloth/leather
leather
cloth/leather
Door Trimcloth
leatherette
cloth
leatherette
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Floor MatsAvailable:
carpeted front & rear
rubber front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard InsertN/Ametal-look
aluminum
metal-look
aluminum
Gear Shift Knob TrimN/Aleather/metal-look
leather/aluminum
leather/metal-look
leather/aluminum
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofN/AAvailable:
express open/close
Available:
express open/close
Available:
express open/close
Available:
express open/close
Rearview Mirrorday-night
auto-dimming day-night
auto-dimming day-night
auto-dimming day-night
auto-dimming day-night
Glove Boxlocking
locking
locking
locking
locking
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
fade
fade
Reading Lightsfront
front
front
front
front
Floor Consolefull
full
full
full
full
Overhead Consolemini with storage,
mini with storage,
mini with storage,
mini with storage,
mini with storage,
Cup Holderfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Instrument Panel Storagecovered bin
covered bin
covered bin
covered bin
covered bin
Seatback Storage2
2
2
2
2
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
dual
dual
Rear Door Binsrear door bins
rear door bins
rear door bins
rear door bins
rear door bins
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Cargo NetAvailable:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioningmanual
N/Amanual
N/Amanual
Climate ControlN/Aautomatic air conditioning
Available:
automatic air conditioning
automatic air conditioning
Available:
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
RadioSIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel ControlsAvailable:
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
CDin-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
MP3 PlayerMP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
Speakers6
6
6
6
6
AmplifierN/AAvailable:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
Antennawindow grid
window grid
window grid
window grid
window grid
Cruise ControlAvailable:
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
Door Lockspower with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless EntryAvailable:
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasepower
power
power
power
power
Remote Fuel Flap Releasepower
power
power
power
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets2
2
2
2
2
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Powerretained accessory power
retained accessory power
retained accessory power
retained accessory power
retained accessory power
HomeLink Wireless Control SystemN/AHomeLink Wireless Control System
HomeLink Wireless Control System
HomeLink Wireless Control System
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Smokers Packageashtray
ashtray
ashtray
ashtray
ashtray
Lighter Elementsfront
front
front
front
front
Adjustable PedalsN/AAvailable:
power
N/AAvailable:
power
N/A
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clockin-dash
in-dash
in-dash
in-dash
in-dash
CompassN/Acompass
compass
compass
compass
Exterior TemperatureN/Aexterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
Trip ComputerAvailable:
trip computer
trip computer
trip computer
trip computer
trip computer
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Navigation SystemN/AAvailable:
navigation system
Available:
navigation system
Available:
navigation system
Available:
navigation system
Steering Wheeltilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialN/Aleather/metal-look
leather/metal-look
leather/metal-look
leather/metal-look
Front Windowspower
power
power
power
power
Rear Windowspower
power
power
power
power
1-Touch Opendriver
driver
driver
driver
driver
Tinted Windowslight
deep
deep
deep
deep
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Stripsun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
Rear BlindsN/AAvailable:
rear blinds
Available:
rear blinds
Available:
rear blinds
Available:
rear blinds
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lightsdaytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Overhead Airbagcurtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensoroccupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront
front
front
front
front
Panic AlarmAvailable:
panic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
Security SystemAvailable:
security system
security system
security system
security system
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
Exterior Length189.0 "
189.0 "
189.0 "
189.0 "
189.0 "
Exterior Width71.1 "
71.1 "
71.1 "
71.1 "
71.1 "
Exterior Height58.3 "
58.3 "
58.3 "
58.3 "
58.3 "
Wheelbase107 "
107 "
107 "
107 "
107 "
Front Tread62 "
62 "
62 "
62 "
62 "
Rear Tread61 "
61 "
61 "
61 "
61 "
Turning Radius17.7 '
17.7 '
17.7 '
17.7 '
17.7 '
Curb Weight3,157 lbs.
3,197 lbs.
3,197 lbs.
3,294 lbs.
3,294 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight2,000 lbs.
N/AN/A2,000 lbs.
2,000 lbs.
Front Legroom43.7 "
43.7 "
43.7 "
43.7 "
43.7 "
Rear Legroom37.8 "
37.8 "
37.8 "
37.8 "
37.8 "
Front Headroom39.8 "
39.8 "
39.8 "
39.8 "
39.8 "
Rear Headroom38.0 "
38.0 "
38.0 "
38.0 "
38.0 "
Front Hiproom54.5 "
54.5 "
54.5 "
54.5 "
54.5 "
Rear Hiproom54.7 "
54.7 "
54.7 "
54.7 "
54.7 "
Front Shoulder Room57.1 "
57.1 "
57.1 "
57.1 "
57.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room56.3 "
56.3 "
56.3 "
56.3 "
56.3 "
Passenger Volume104 cu.ft.
104 cu.ft.
104 cu.ft.
104 cu.ft.
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud FlapsAvailable:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
wing
Available:
wing
Available:
wing
Available:
wing
Available:
wing
Bumpersbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Bodyside Moldingsbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Grille Moldingschrome
chrome
black w/chrome surround
chrome
black w/chrome surround
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual power remote heated,
dual power remote heated,
dual power remote heated,
dual power remote heated,
dual power remote heated,
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Major Components120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
Rust Through60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Accessories12/unlimited
12/unlimited
12/unlimited
12/unlimited
12/unlimited


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