2018 Kia Optima SX specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP

LX Auto $22,600
S Auto $23,600
LX 1.6T DCT $24,400
EX Auto $25,700
SX Auto $30,600

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$30,600

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Color options

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Interior

Sabre Black

Packages

Limited Package (Ivory)

$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

Limited Package (Black)

$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

Limited Package (Aubergine)

$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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Technology Package

$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

Specifications

Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in

Cruising Range - City	407.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	31 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	22 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	25 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	573.50 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	2.88
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.39
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Trans Type	6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.92
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.95
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.77
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.77

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.6 in
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.2 in
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Second Head Room	37.8 in
Trunk Volume	15.9 ft³
Second Shoulder Room	56.4 in
Track Width, Front	62.9 in
Track Width, Rear	63.2 in
Front Hip Room	56 in
Height, Overall	57.7 in
Second Hip Room	56 in
Wheelbase	110.4 in
Second Leg Room	35.6 in
Passenger Volume	104.8 ft³
Front Head Room	39.8 in
Length, Overall	191.1 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Front Leg Room	45.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	73.2 in
Front Shoulder Room	58.1 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Min Ground Clearance	5.3 in

2 LCD Monitors In The Front	Standard
Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 7" touch-screen, rear camera display, auxiliary input port, 2 USB chargers, UVO eServices including Premium Navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth wireless technology	Optional
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and UVO External Memory Control	Optional
Window Grid Antenna	Standard
Streaming Audio	Standard
Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display	Optional

Body-Colored Front Bumper	Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert	Optional
Perimeter/Approach Lights	Standard
Trunk Rear Cargo Access	Standard
Laminated Glass	Optional
Chrome Door Handles	Standard
Front Fog Lamps	Optional
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Optional
Lip Spoiler	Optional
Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy w/Machine Finish -inc: (Type A)	Optional
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off	Optional
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade	Optional
LED Brakelights	Optional
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround	Optional
Light Tinted Glass	Standard
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels	Standard
Black Bodyside Insert	Optional
Tires: P235/45R18	Optional
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator	Optional
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip	Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster	Standard
Chrome Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Optional
Variable Intermittent Wipers	Standard

60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat	Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering	Standard
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material	Optional
Systems Monitor	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Optional
8-Way Driver Seat	Optional
2 Seatback Storage Pockets	Standard
Leather Seat Trim	Optional
Analog Appearance	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest	Standard
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start	Optional
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
3 12V DC Power Outlets	Optional
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning	Optional
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature	Standard
Rear Cupholder	Standard
Air Filtration	Standard
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	Optional
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts	Optional
8-Way Passenger Seat	Optional
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Voice Recorder	Optional
Sport Leather Steering Wheel	Optional
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Redundant Digital Speedometer	Standard
Memory Settings Include	Optional
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror	Standard
Illuminated Glove Box	Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents	Optional
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	Optional
Front Cupholder	Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights	Optional
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 12-way power adjustable driver w/4-way power lumbar, 10-way power adjustable passenger seat w/2-way lumbar support and integrated memory system (IMS) w/2-position memory for driver and exterior mirrors,	Optional
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim	Standard
Leatherette Door Trim Insert	Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel	Optional
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets	Optional
Trip Computer	Standard
Power Rear Windows and w/Manual Sun Blinds	Optional
Immobilizer	Optional
Perimeter Alarm	Standard
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard

Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
150 Amp Alternator	Standard
18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher	Optional
Engine: 2.0L DOHC I4 GDI Turbo	Optional
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Sport Tuned Suspension	Optional
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
Front-Wheel Drive	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering	Standard
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal, sport, eco)	Optional
2.88 Axle Ratio	Standard
Engine Oil Cooler	Optional
70-Amp/Hr 760CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection	Optional
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control	Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)	Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard
Driver Knee Airbag	Standard
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot	Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags	Standard
Emergency Sos	Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners	Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks	Standard

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

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

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

Rear Tire Size	P235/45VR18
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Front Tire Size	P235/45VR18

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs

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

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

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