2006 Kia Optima

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2006 Kia Optima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,675–$8,700  

Specifications

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Common specifications shown for: All styles

Power and Performance

110 amp alternator  
600 amp battery with run down protection  
17.2 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank

Handling and Control

Front-wheel drive  
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4 wheel disc brakes  
Front vented disc brakes  
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS tires  
Compact steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Body-colored bodyside moldings  
Chrome grille  
Clearcoat monotone paint  
14.8 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
186.4 " exterior length Exterior Length
71.1 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
58.3 " exterior height Exterior Height  
107 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
62 " front tread Front Tread  
61 " rear tread Rear Tread  
43.7 " front legroom Front Legroom
37.8 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
39.8 " front headroom Front Headroom
38.0 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
54.5 " front hiproom Front Hiproom
54.7 " rear hiproom Rear Hiproom
57.1 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
56.3 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
104 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
14.8 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact bars  
Oil pressure warning  
Engine temperature
Battery warning  
Key in ignition warning  
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Low tire pressure warning  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Dual power remote heated mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Dual auxiliary visors  
Seating capacity of 5  
Front bucket seats  
4-way front passenger seat  
Rear 60-40 bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Center rear armrests  
Cloth door trim insert  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Covered bin instrument panel storage  
2 seatback storage pockets  
Dual door bins  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo tie downs  
Cargo light  
Underseat ducts  
Window grid antenna  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Power remote fuel flap release  
Rear child safety door locks  
3 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
Ashtray  
Front lighter elements  
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
In-dash clock  
Trip odometer  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Driver 1-touch down  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Sun visor strip  
Rear defroster  

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