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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 2.4L Man LX $19,500
- 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto LX $21,000
- 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX $23,200
- 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX $25,100
- 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto SX $26,500
2012 Kia Optima EX specs & colors
4dr Car
$23,200
Starting MSRP
Current Listing Price
Current Listing Price
Showing the 2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX
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Color options
Interior
Charcoal / Red
Sand / black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize Cars |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 6.5 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 186 @ 4250 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 647.50 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 444.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 35 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 28 MPG |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.63 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.77 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.21 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.38 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/manual shift |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.38 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.80 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.2 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | P215/55R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/55R17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3223 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 34.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 45.5 in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.8 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.3 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 102.2 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | 15.4 ft³ |
| Length, Overall | 190.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Aux input jack w/USB port | Standard |
| In-glass antenna | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player & satellite radio | Standard |
| Bluetooth hands-free calling | Standard |
| Body-color folding heated pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals | Standard |
| 17" x 6.5" silver painted alloy wheels | Optional |
| Body-colored bumpers | Standard |
| Clear-lens halogen automatic headlights w/black bezel -inc: escort lighting, projection high-beams | Standard |
| Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/jet washers | Standard |
| Body-color door handles w/chrome trim | Standard |
| Black-gloss front side fender garnish w/chrome accents | Standard |
| Bright chrome door molding | Standard |
| Rear LED high-mounted stop lamp | Standard |
| Body-colored side moldings | Standard |
| Solar glass windshield w/sunband | Standard |
| P215/55R17 tires | Optional |
| Insulated hood w/gas lifters | Standard |
| Chrome grille | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| SmartKey keyless entry w/panic & alarm function, security indicator -inc: immobilizer, escort light function | Optional |
| Front center console -inc: armrest, storage, cupholder | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable outboard headrests | Standard |
| Trip computer -inc: distance to empty, average speed, drive time, ambient temp, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy | Standard |
| Electronic fuel lid release | Standard |
| Front/rear reading lamps -inc: front pin lamp | Optional |
| Leather seating surfaces -inc: artificial leather door trim insert & armrest, artificial leather center console trim | Optional |
| Plastic door sill scuff plates | Standard |
| Pwr windows -inc: driver/front passenger one-touch auto up/down | Optional |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror -inc: HomeLink garage door opener & compass | Optional |
| Front seatback storage pockets | Standard |
| Rear center armrest w/cupholder | Standard |
| Wood trim door & center console accents -inc: metallic gear shift indicator bezel | Optional |
| Warning features -inc: parking brake on, key-operated chime, seatbelt reminder, low washer fluid | Standard |
| Steering wheel-mounted auto cruise control | Optional |
| Carpeted floor mats | Optional |
| Illuminated trunk w/hinge cover | Standard |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls -inc: wheel-mounted Bluetooth controls w/voice activation button, ECO switch, illuminated ignition | Optional |
| Chrome accent door handles | Standard |
| Cooling glove box -inc: lighting | Optional |
| (2) aux pwr outlets | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob w/wood accent | Optional |
| Dual front assist handles | Standard |
| Dual-zone auto climate control w/rear vents, filter | Optional |
| Door map pockets -inc: integrated front/rear in-door bottle holders, dual front mood lamps | Optional |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, driver pwr lumbar, driver height adjustment | Optional |
| Time-delay interior dome lamp -inc: auto interior light control | Optional |
| Dual sunvisors w/illuminated covered vanity mirrors, extensions | Standard |
| Overhead sunglass holder | Standard |
| Pwr door locks -inc: front central locking, auto unlock, driver two-turn unlock, drill-protected lock | Optional |
| Rear coat hook | Standard |
| Tire mobility kit | Standard |
| Electric motor-driven pwr steering | Standard |
| Battery saver w/interior lamp auto-cut | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Engine cover | Standard |
| 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic shifter, H-Matic -inc: Auto Shift lock system, ECO switch | Optional |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Push button start | Optional |
| 2.4L DOHC GDI 16-valve I4 engine -inc: variable intake system, aluminum block & head | Standard |
| Dual-flow shock absorbers | Standard |
| Dual exhaust w/chrome tips -inc: semi-active muffler | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| 3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors, emergency locking retractors | Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors | Standard |
| Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor | Standard |
| Vehicle stability management (VSM) | Standard |
| 5-mph bumpers | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | Standard |
| Hill start assist control (HAC) | Standard |
| Emergency trunk release handle | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Impact-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Impact-triggered auto door unlocking | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Dual-note horn | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS) | Standard |
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