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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

  • $150

    Starting MSRP

    • Wheels: 17" Alloy
    • Tires: 17"
  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

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

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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