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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

  • $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
  • $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
    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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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