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2018 Kia Optima LX specs & colors

MSRP
LX Auto
$22,600
S Auto
$23,600
LX 1.6T DCT
$24,400
EX Auto
$25,700
SX Auto
$30,600
$22,600
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Optima LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black
Beige

Packages

  • $700

    Starting MSRP

    • Acoustic Laminated Front Door Windows
    • noise-reduction
    • 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
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    • Acoustic Laminated Front Door Windows
    • noise-reduction
    • 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
    • 2-way power lumbar support
    • Power Windows w/Front Auto Up/Down
  • $150

    Starting MSRP

    • Wheels: 17" Alloy
    • Tires: 17"

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
25 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
185 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Electrical

150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4 L/144
Displacement
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
25 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

64 in
Track Width, Rear
191 in
Length, Overall
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
105 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
56 in
Front Hip Room
110 in
Wheelbase
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Height, Overall
38 in
Second Head Room
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
36 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
64 in
Track Width, Front
46 in
Front Leg Room

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Size
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,219 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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