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2018 Kia Optima
$22,600 - $30,600Starting MSRP
Ebony Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
25 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Kia has been excellent at building cars that seem more expensive than they are. The Optima has become a surprisingly stylish and appealing entry in the competitive mid-size segment.
Three engine options are offered for 2017: A 178-horsepower...
What’s new in the 2018 model?
The Kia Optima continues to be an attractive and competent entry into the competitive mid-sized sedan segment. For 2018, enhancements on all trims ...
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Ebony Black
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Specs
EPA Classification: Large Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/122
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 245 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 1350
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.42
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.88
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 31
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 760
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 150
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3494
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size: P235/45VR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.5
Wheelbase (in): 110.4
Length, Overall (in): 191.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.2
Height, Overall (in): 57.7
Track Width, Front (in): 62.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 63.2
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.3
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.9
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 104.8
Front Head Room (in): 39.8
Front Leg Room (in): 45.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
Front Hip Room (in): 56
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
Second Hip Room (in): 56
Vehicle Name: Kia Optima
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.1
Pricing
This model has 5 different trims.
MSRP
$30,600
Invoice
$28,580
Description
2.0 L/122, 245 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 5 different trims.
City
22 MPG
Hwy
31 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Description
2.0 L/122, 245 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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