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2018 Kia Optima SX 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
$30,600
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Optima SX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

  • $3,000

    Starting MSRP

    • sport front bumper w/satin chrome accent trim
    • Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Premium Audio System
    • 630 watt harman/kardon premium surround sound
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    • sport front bumper w/satin chrome accent trim
    • 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
    • Electronic Parking Brake
    • High Beam Assist
    • Front Collision Warning System
    • Advanced Smart Cruise Control
    • Lane Departure Warning System
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • $2,100

    Starting MSRP

    • Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Chrome Machine Finish
    • Premium Black Suede Headliner & Pillar Covers
    • Chrome Accent Front/Rear Bumpers
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    • Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Chrome Machine Finish
    • Premium Black Suede Headliner & Pillar Covers
    • Chrome Accent Front/Rear Bumpers
    • Chrome Accent Side Sills
    • Rear Side Window Sun Shades
    • Surround View Monitor
    • Heated Rear Outboard Seats
    • Heated Leather-Wrapped D-Shaped Steering Wheel
    • paddle shifters
  • $2,100

    Starting MSRP

    • Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Chrome Machine Finish
    • Premium Black Suede Headliner & Pillar Covers
    • Chrome Accent Front/Rear Bumpers
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    • Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Chrome Machine Finish
    • Premium Black Suede Headliner & Pillar Covers
    • Chrome Accent Front/Rear Bumpers
    • Chrome Accent Side Sills
    • Rear Side Window Sun Shades
    • Surround View Monitor
    • Heated Rear Outboard Seats
    • Heated Leather-Wrapped D-Shaped Steering Wheel
    • paddle shifters
  • $2,100

    Starting MSRP

    • Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Chrome Machine Finish
    • Premium Black Suede Headliner & Pillar Covers
    • Chrome Accent Front/Rear Bumpers
    See more detail
    • Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Chrome Machine Finish
    • Premium Black Suede Headliner & Pillar Covers
    • Chrome Accent Front/Rear Bumpers
    • Chrome Accent Side Sills
    • Rear Side Window Sun Shades
    • Surround View Monitor
    • Heated Rear Outboard Seats
    • Heated Leather-Wrapped D-Shaped Steering Wheel
    • paddle shifters

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
245 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
760
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

2.0 L/122
Displacement
260 @ 1350
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
245 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,494 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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