Kia Buyers Guide

 

Pricing
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
MSRP $22,700$24,700$19,200$26,200
Invoice Price $21,210$23,080$18,800$24,480
Destination Charges $750$750$750$750
Capacities and Dimensions
General
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Body StyleFamily Sedan,SDNFamily Sedan,SDNFamily Sedan,SDNFamily Sedan,SDN
EPA ClassificationMIDSIZEMIDSIZEMIDSIZEMIDSIZE
TurboNYNY
Drive Train
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
City MPG24222422
Combined MPG27262826
Displacement (CC)2359199823591998
DrivelineFWDFWDFWDFWD
Final Drive Ratio2.892.893.252.89
Fuel Capacity (gal)18.518.518.518.5
Fuel SystemMPFIMPFIMPFIMPFI
Fuel TypeGasGasGasGas
Gas Guzzler Tax$0$0$0$0
Highway MPG34343534
Horsepower @ RPM200@6300274@6000200@6300274@6000
PowerToWeightRatio16.112.416.212.4
RPM @ Peak Horsepower6300600063006000
Standard Transmission6 Speed Automatic6 Speed Automatic6 Speed Manual6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM186@4250269@1750186@4250269@1750
Transmission Speeds6666
Transmission TypeAAMA
Type of Engine2.4L I42.0L I42.4L I42.0L I4
Valves16161616
Exterior
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Curb weight (lbs)3223338532303385
Overall Height (in)57.357.357.357.3
Overall Length (in)190.7190.7190.7190.7
Overall Width (in)72.172.172.172.1
Wheelbase (in)110.0110.0110.0110.0
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trunk Volume (cu ft)15.415.415.415.4
Interior - Passengers
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Headroom front (in)40.040.040.040.0
Headroom rear (in)37.637.637.637.6
Hip room front (in)54.754.754.754.7
Hip room rear (in)54.554.554.554.5
Leg room front (in)45.545.545.545.5
Leg room rear (in)34.734.734.734.7
Passenger Volume102102102102
Seating Capacity - Maximum5555
Seating capacity - Standard5555
Shoulder room front (in)57.357.357.357.3
Shoulder room rear (in)55.755.755.755.7
Suspension
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Front suspensionIndIndIndInd
Ground Clearance (in)5.35.35.35.3
Rear SuspensionIndIndIndInd
Track Front62.862.863.062.6
Track Rear62.862.863.062.6
Turning Radius
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Steering Diameter Left35.835.835.835.8
Steering Diameter Right35.835.835.835.8
Warranty
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Powertrain Miles100000100000100000100000
Powertrain Time (Months)120120120120
Rust Miles100000100000100000100000
Rust Time (Months)60606060
Warranty - Basic Miles60000600006000060000
Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear DoorsYesYesYesno
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal SwitchnonoYesno
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote, Card Key and Internal SwitchYesYesnono
Selective UnlockingYesYesYesno
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via AlarmnonoYesno
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine ImmobilizerYesYesnono
Braking & Traction
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
4-Wheel Anti-Lock BrakesYesYesYesno
Brake AssistanceYesYesYesno
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYesYesno
Front Power 300-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 284-mm Solid Disc BrakesYesnoYesno
Front Power 320-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 284-mm Solid Disc BrakesnoYesnono
Hill Start ControlYesYesYesno
Traction ControlYesYesYesno
Electrical
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
110-Amp AlternatorYesYesYesno
2 Front Power OutletsYesYesYesno
600 Cold Cranking Amp BatteryYesYesYesno
Audio and Navigation Pre-WiringYesYesnono
Battery SaverYesYesYesno
Cigarette Lighter With AshtrayYesYesYesno
Drive-By-Wire Control For Shiftingnononono
Engines & Emissions
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
2.4-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 200@6300, Torque Of 186@4250, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder HeadYesnoYesno
Roadside Assistance Warranty For 60,000-Miles, 60-MonthsYesYesYesno
Turbocharged 2.0-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 274@6000, Torque Of 269@1750, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder HeadnoYesnono
TurbochargernoYesnono
ULEV II EmissionsYesYesYesno
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio Includes 3 Months Of ServiceYesYesYesno
Front Auxiliary Audio Input JackYesYesYesno
In-Glass Radio AntennaYesYesYesno
USB PortYesYesYesno
Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled DevicesYesYesYesno
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Black Bezel Located On Headlight SurroundYesYesYesno
Black Front Brake Calipersnononono
Black Gloss and Chrome GrillenoYesnono
Body Color and Chrome Located On Exterior Door HandlesYesYesnono
Body Color Exterior Door HandlesnonoYesno
Chrome GrilleYesnoYesno
Chrome Located On Dual Exhaust PipesYesYesYesno
Front Air DamYesYesYesno
Front and Rear Body Color 5-MPH Impact-Absorbing BumpersYesYesYesno
Metallic Paint (If Selected)YesYesYesno
Rear Spoilernononono
Sport Front and Rear Body Color 5-MPH Impact-Absorbing Bumpersnononono
Sport Side Sillsnononono
Exterior Lighting
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/OffYesYesnono
Front FoglightsYesYesnono
LED Taillightsnononono
Perimeter LightingYesYesYesno
Projector Beam Halogen HeadlightsYesYesYesno
Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Levelingnononono
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Automatic Climate ControlYesYesnono
Interior Air FilterYesYesYesno
Manual Air ConditioningnonoYesno
Rear HVAC DuctsYesYesnono
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate ControlsYesYesnono
Instrumentation
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Audible Warnings Include Seatbelts UnfastenedYesYesYesno
CompassYesYesnono
Cruise ControlYesYesnono
Digital ClockYesYesYesno
Engine Start/Stop ButtonYesYesnono
Exterior Temperature GaugeYesYesYesno
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Wireless Enabled DevicenonoYesno
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Wireless Enabled DeviceYesYesnono
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control, Wireless Enabled Device and Transmissionnononono
Supervision(TM) Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Stop Watch and Trip Odometernononono
TachometerYesYesYesno
Tire Pressure MonitorYesYesYesno
Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Stop Watch and Trip OdometerYesYesYesno
Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled DevicesYesYesYesno
Warning Lights Include Low Fuel and Low Washer FluidYesYesYesno
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Alloy Located On Foot Pedalsnononono
Carbon Fiber Film Located On Center Floor Console and Doorsnononono
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and TrunkYesYesYesno
Chrome Located On Interior Door HandlesYesYesnono
Front Carpeted Floor MatsYesYesnono
Leatherette Located On Center Floor Console, Doors and Shift KnobYesYesnono
Leather Steering WheelYesYesnono
Metal Bezel Located On Center Floor ConsolenoYesnono
Rear Carpeted Floor MatsYesYesnono
Stainless Steel Illuminated Door Sill Platenononono
Woodgrain Located On Center Floor Console and DoorsnoYesnono
Interior Lighting
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Additional Interior Lighting Illuminates Center Console and DoorsYesYesnono
Delayed Courtesy LightYesYesYesno
Front and Rear Map LightsYesYesnono
Front Map LightsnonoYesno
Illuminated Entry Includes Ignition Key SurroundYesYesYesno
Trunk LightYesYesYesno
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Card KeyYesYesnono
HomeLink(TM) Universal Garage Door OpenerYesYesnono
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key FobYesYesYesno
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Panic Alarm, Perimeter Lighting and TrunkYesYesYesno
Panic AlarmYesYesYesno
Remote Decklid Release Located Inside VehicleYesYesYesno
Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside VehicleYesYesYesno
Safety
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Automatic Locking RetractorsYesYesYesno
Crash Sensor Unlocks DoorsYesYesYesno
Driver AirbagYesYesYesno
Front Active Head RestraintsYesYesYesno
Front and Rear 3-Point SeatbeltsYesYesYesno
Front and Rear Crumple ZonesYesYesYesno
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain AirbagsYesYesYesno
Front Pretensioners With Force LimitersYesYesYesno
Front Seatbelt Height AdjustersYesYesYesno
L A T C HYesYesYesno
Passenger AirbagYesYesYesno
Passenger Airbag CutoffYesYesYesno
Rear 3-Point Center SeatbeltYesYesYesno
Seat Mounted Front Side AirbagsYesYesYesno
Side Guard Door BeamsYesYesYesno
Trunk Anti-Trap DeviceYesYesYesno
Seats
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Cloth SeatsnonoYesno
Driver Power Lumbar SupportYesYesYesno
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways TotalYesYesnono
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6 Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4 Ways Total, With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable HeadrestsnonoYesno
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4 Ways Total, With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable HeadrestsYesYesnono
Leather SeatsYesYesnono
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center ArmrestYesYesYesno
Upgraded Leather Seatsnononono
Steering
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted SteeringYesYesYesno
Telescopic Steering ColumnYesYesYesno
Tilt Steering ColumnYesYesYesno
Storage
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
4 Front and 4 Rear; 8 Cupholders TotalYesYesYesno
CoinholderYesYesYesno
Front and Rear Door Mounted StorageYesYesYesno
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On FloorYesYesYesno
Front Dual Seatback Storage PocketsYesYesYesno
GloveboxnonoYesno
Illuminated GloveboxYesYesnono
Overhead Console StorageYesYesYesno
Temperature Controlled Storage Cools GloveboxYesYesYesno
Suspension
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Front Stabilizer BarYesYesYesno
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock AbsorbersYesYesYesno
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Typenononono
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock AbsorbersYesYesYesno
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Typenononono
Rear Stabilizer BarYesYesYesno
Towing/Trailering & Payload
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Tow HooksYesYesYesno
Transmission
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted ShifterYesYesnono
6-Speed Manual Transmission With OverdrivenonoYesno
Adaptive Automatic TransmissionYesYesnono
Sportmatic(TM) Manually Interactive Automatic TransmissionYesYesnono
Wheels & Tires
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 6.5-In.YesYesnono
Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7.5-In.nononono
Compact Spare TireYesYesYesno
SBRP205/65R16 94H Hankook TiresnonoYesno
SBRP215/55R17 93V Kumbo TiresYesYesnono
SBRP225/45R18 95V Nexen Tiresnononono
Steel Wheels, 16-In. X 6.5-In.nonoYesno
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Review MirrorsYesYesnono
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Signaling Exterior Review MirrorsnonoYesno
Electrochromic Interior Rearview MirrorYesYesnono
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity MirrorsYesYesYesno
Front Dual SunvisorsYesYesYesno
Power Window Lockout/OverrideYesYesYesno
Power Windows With Driver One-Touch DownnonoYesno
Power Windows With Front One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch ProtectionYesYesnono
Rear Window DefrosterYesYesYesno
Tinted GlassYesYesYesno
Variable Intermittent Windshield WipersYesYesYesno
Standards and Options
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Air Conditioning StandardStandardStandardStandard
Automatic Climate Control StandardStandardN/AStandard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter StandardStandardStandardStandard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning StandardStandardN/AStandard
Rear HVAC Ducts StandardStandardN/AStandard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/AN/AN/AN/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Cassette Player N/AN/AN/AN/A
CD Changer N/AN/AN/AN/A
CD Player StandardStandardStandardStandard
DVD Player N/AN/AN/AN/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/AN/AN/AN/A
Navigational Aid OptionOptionN/AOption
Radio StandardStandardStandardStandard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/AN/AN/AN/A
Subwoofer OptionOptionN/AOption
Telematic Systems N/AN/AN/AN/A
Exterior
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/AN/AN/AN/A
Bumper Step Up N/AN/AN/AN/A
Front Air Dam StandardStandardStandardStandard
Metallic Paint StandardStandardStandardStandard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/AN/AN/AN/A
Power Trunk Lid N/AN/AN/AN/A
Rear Spoiler N/AN/AN/AStandard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/AN/AN/AN/A
Splash or Mud Guards OptionOptionOptionOption
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/AN/AN/AN/A
Instrumentation
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Battery Gauge N/AN/AN/AN/A
Clock StandardStandardStandardStandard
Compass StandardStandardOptionStandard
Cruise Control StandardStandardNot listedStandard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/AN/AN/AN/A
Gauges StandardStandardStandardStandard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/AN/AN/AN/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/AN/AN/AN/A
Night Vision N/AN/AN/AN/A
Oil Gauge N/AN/AN/AN/A
Outside Temperature Gauge StandardStandardStandardStandard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator N/AN/AN/AN/A
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls StandardStandardStandardStandard
Tachometer StandardStandardStandardStandard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor StandardStandardStandardStandard
Trip Computer StandardStandardStandardStandard
Lighting
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Automatic Headlights StandardStandardNot listedStandard
Cornering Lights N/AN/AN/AN/A
Daytime Running Lights Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Fog Lights StandardStandardNot listedStandard
Halogen Headlights StandardStandardStandardNot listed
Headlight Washers N/AN/AN/AN/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/AN/AN/AStandard
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/AN/AN/AN/A
Roof
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Power Sunroof/Moonroof OptionOptionN/AOption
Removable/Convertible Top N/AN/AN/AN/A
Sunroof/Moonroof OptionOptionN/AOption
Tires and Wheels
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Alloy Wheels StandardStandardN/AStandard
Chrome Wheels N/AN/AN/AN/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/AN/AN/AN/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/AN/AN/AN/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/AN/AN/AN/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/AN/AN/AN/A
Steel Wheels N/AN/AStandardN/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/AN/AN/AN/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  OptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/AN/AN/AN/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/AN/AN/AN/A
Heated Exterior Mirror StandardStandardN/AStandard
Heated Washer System N/AN/AN/AN/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/AN/AN/AN/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror StandardStandardOptionStandard
Interval Wipers StandardStandardStandardStandard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/AN/AN/AN/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror StandardStandardStandardStandard
Power Backlight Window N/AN/AN/AN/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/AN/AN/AN/A
Rear Wiper N/AN/AN/AN/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tinted Glass StandardStandardStandardStandard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/AN/AN/AN/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/AN/AN/AN/A
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