2009 Kia Optima Summary

2009 Kia Optima

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2009 Kia Optima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,150–$16,000  

MPG City: 20 – 22 Highway: 28 – 32

Available Engines

175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
194-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

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

Average Consumer Rating

(4.7) 14 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Freshened for 2009
New sport-tuned SX trim
Four-cylinder or V-6
Manual or automatic
Available navigation system
 

What We Like

+Improved audio system
+Likely value for the money
+10-year warranty
 

What We Don't

-Not as much V-6 power as many competitors
-Derivative styling
-ABS not standard
 
Kia says the update of its 2009 Optima was an effort to spice up the car's styling. To that end, the midsize sedan's face has been thoroughly freshened, though its tail remains much the same. Revised engines add some power, but it remains to be seen whether these changes will help the Optima go head-to-head with a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.  Read More

5 Available Optima Trims

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    Original MSRP
LX 4dr Sedan
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$17,495
EX 4dr Sedan
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$20,690
SX 4dr Sedan
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$21,140
EX V6 4dr Sedan
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$21,695
SX V6 4dr Sedan
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$22,145
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