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Summary
Kia Optima excels at providing surprisingly good transportation at a reasonable cost, several hundred dollars less on each model this year than less, in fact. Don't expect the name Kia to be the talk around the water cooler, but your monthly payment will be something to talk about, especially in conversations that include the warranty, the roadside assistance plan, and all the standard features.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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LX ($14,899); SE ($16,549); LX V6 ($17,449); SE V6 ($18,849) |
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Engines:
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2.7-liter dohc 24v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front airbags w/passenger detection, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, rear childseat anchors, first aid kit |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS |
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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SE V6 ($18,849) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power antenna, variable intermittent wipers, heated power mirrors, fog lights, alloy wheels, 120-watt AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, power mirrors, power locks w/keyless remote and alarm, 8-way power driver's seat, adjustable rear headrest, 60/40-split folding rear seats, map lights, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, moonroof |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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antilock brakes ($795); leather package ($995); floormats ($80) |
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Destination Charge:
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495 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21214 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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178 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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181 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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106.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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186.2/71.7/55.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.6/60.2 |
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Turning circle:
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34.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.0/55.8/43.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.6/54.4/36.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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6.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3223 |
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Tires:
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P205/60R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with opt. ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.2 |
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