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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

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black
Beige
Gray

Packages

  • $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)
  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

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
24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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