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2018 Kia Optima EX 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
$25,700
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Optima EX

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Titanium

Interior
Sabre Black
Beige
Gray

Packages

  • Premium Package

    $2,300

    Starting MSRP

    • sport side sills and black painted spoiler
    • Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
    • LED Overhead Front & Rear Reading Lamps
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    • sport side sills and black painted spoiler
    • Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
    • LED Overhead Front & Rear Reading Lamps
    • 10-Way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat
    • 2-way power adjustable lumbar
    • Panoramic Sunroof
    • Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
  • Technology Package

    $3,000

    Starting MSRP

    • Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Premium Audio System
    • 630 watt harman/kardon premium surround sound
    • 10 speakers
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    • Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Premium Audio System
    • 630 watt harman/kardon premium surround sound
    • 10 speakers
    • 8" touch-screen
    • rear camera display
    • 2 USB chargers
    • UVO eServices
    • Premium Navigation
    • Android Auto
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Clari-Fi digital audio restoration
    • Quantum Logic and Bluetooth wireless technology
    • Sport Front Bumper
    • satin chrome accent trim
    • Electronic Parking Brake
    • Front Collision Warning System
    • Advanced Smart Cruise Control
    • LED Fog Lights
    • Lane Departure Warning System
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
Horsepower
185 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
178 @ 4000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.4 L/144
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,362 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A

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