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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
    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
  • $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.0 L/122
Displacement
245 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 1350
SAE Net Torque @ 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

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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