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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.4 L/144
Displacement
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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