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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

  • $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
  • $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

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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

Standard
Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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