2006 Kia Optima Summary

2006 Kia Optima

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2006 Kia Optima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,775–$9,750  

MPG City: 22 – 24 Highway: 30 – 34

Available Engines

161-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
185-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.2) 15 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Four-cylinder or V-6
Side-impact and side curtain airbags
Impressive warranty
Optional rear sunshade
Optional adjustable pedals
 

What We Like

+Price
+Ride and handling
+Strong engines
+Interior fit and finish
+Four-cylinder fuel economy
 

What We Don't

-Awful new-car smell
-Uncomfortable cloth front seats
-Highway tire noise with 17-inch tires
-Small trunk pass-thru
-ABS is optional
 
Kia's redesigned 2006.5 Optima is a conservatively styled midsize sedan that's available with either four-cylinder or V-6 power. It can be equipped with some uncommon features for its class — like a manual sunshade for the rear window — and is offered in LX and step-up EX trim levels.  Read More

4 Available Optima Trims

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    Original MSRP
LX 4dr Sedan
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$16,355
LX V6 4dr Sedan
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$19,345
EX 4dr Sedan
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$19,395
EX V6 4dr Sedan
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$20,400
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