2018 Kia Optima LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 185.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 29 combined MPG
  • 191.1" length, 57.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silky Silver

Interior
Sabre Black
Beige

Packages

  • 17" Alloy Wheels Package

    $150

    Starting MSRP

    • Wheels: 17" Alloy
    • Tires: 17"
  • Convenience Package

    $700

    Starting MSRP

    • Acoustic Laminated Front Door Windows
    • noise-reduction
    • 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
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    $700

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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