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Used 2008 Kia Optima Features & Specs

Overview

Overview
Starting MSRP: $17,750
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Starting MSRP: $19,495
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Engine Typegasgasgas
Transmission5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic
Drive Trainfront wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Cylindersinline 4V6inline 4
Combined MPG252325
Total Seating555
Basic Warranty5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.

Drive Train

Drive Train
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Drive typefront wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Transmission5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic

Fuel & MPG

Fuel & MPG
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
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EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)21/31 mpg20/28 mpg21/31 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)344.4/508.4 mi.328.0/459.2 mi.344.4/508.4 mi.
Fuel tank capacity16.4 gal.16.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Combined MPG252325
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded

Engine

Engine
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Torque164 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm182 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm164 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm
Base engine size2.4 L2.7 L2.4 L
Horsepower162 hp @ 5800 rpm185 hp @ 6000 rpm162 hp @ 5800 rpm
Turning circle35.5 ft.35.5 ft.35.5 ft.
Valves162416
Base engine typegasgasgas
Cam typeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylindersinline 4V6inline 4

Safety

Safety
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
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front seatbelt pretensionersyesyesyes
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection systemyesyesyes
Rear door child safety locksyesyesyes
Rear center 3-point beltyesyesyes
child seat anchorsyesyesyes
dual front side-mounted airbagsyesyesyes
front and rear head airbagsyesyesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivationyesyesyes
Rear height adjustable headrestsyesyesyes
remote anti-theft alarm systemyesyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyesyes
3 rear headrestsyesyesyes
tire pressure monitoringyesyesyes
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakesyesyesyes
Emergency interior trunk releaseyesyesyes
front fog/driving lightsnoyesyes
dusk sensing headlampsnoyesyes
auto delay off headlampsnoyesyes

In-Car Entertainment

In-Car Entertainment
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
element antennayesyesyes
AM/FM stereoyesyesyes
auxiliary audio inputyesyesyes
6 total speakersyesyesyes

Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience
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Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
remote trunk releaseyesyesyes
Air conditioningyesnono
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheelyesyesyes
overhead console with storageyesyesyes
front seatback storageyesyesyes
cruise controlyesyesyes
cargo area lightyesyesyes
front reading lightsyesyesyes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrorsyesyesyes
speed-proportional power steeringyesyesyes
front and rear cupholdersyesyesyes
tilt and telescopic steering wheelyesyesyes
front door pocketsyesyesyes
interior air filtrationyesyesyes
leather steering wheelnoyesyes
Climate controlnoyesyes
electrochromatic inside rearview mirrornoyesyes
Rear floor matsnoyesyes
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)noyesyes
leather trim on shift knobnoyesyes

Power Feature

Power Feature
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
1 one-touch power windowsyesyesyes
Power mirrorsyesyesyes
remote keyless power door locksyesyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyesyes

Instrumentation

Instrumentation
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
low fuel level warningyesyesyes
clockyesyesyes
tachometeryesyesyes
trip computernoyesyes

Front Seats

Front Seats
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
Front head room39.8 in.39.8 in.39.8 in.
6 -way manual driver seat adjustmentsyesnono
bucket front seatsyesyesyes
height adjustable driver seatyesyesyes
Front shoulder room57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.
Front leg room43.7 in.43.7 in.43.7 in.
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustmentyesyesyes
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front hip room54.5 in.54.5 in.54.5 in.
clothyesnono
8 -way power driver seatnoyesyes
leathernoyesyes

Rear Seats

Rear Seats
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
Rear head room38.0 in.38.0 in.38.0 in.
Rear hip Room54.7 in.54.7 in.54.7 in.
Rear leg room37.8 in.37.8 in.37.8 in.
Rear shoulder room56.3 in.56.3 in.56.3 in.
folding with storage center armrestyesyesyes
Split-folding rear seatbackyesyesyes

Measurements

Measurements
Starting MSRP: $17,750
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Front track61.5 in.61.5 in.61.5 in.
Length186.4 in.186.4 in.186.4 in.
Curb weight3179 lbs.3287 lbs.3179 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place14.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.
Ground clearance6.3 in.6.3 in.6.3 in.
Height58.3 in.58.3 in.58.3 in.
EPA interior volume119.0 cu.ft.119.0 cu.ft.119.0 cu.ft.
Wheel base107.1 in.107.1 in.107.1 in.
Width71.1 in.71.1 in.71.1 in.
Rear track61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.

Colors

Colors
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
Exterior Colors
  • Bright Silver Metallic
  • Clear White
  • Ebony Black
  • Midnight Gray Metallic
  • Deep Ocean Blue
  • Ruby Red
  • Light Almond Beige
  • Bright Silver Metallic
  • Clear White
  • Pearl White
  • Ebony Black
  • Midnight Gray Metallic
  • Deep Ocean Blue
  • Ruby Red
  • Light Almond Beige
  • Bright Silver Metallic
  • Clear White
  • Pearl White
  • Ebony Black
  • Midnight Gray Metallic
  • Deep Ocean Blue
  • Ruby Red
  • Light Almond Beige
Interior Colors
  • Gray, leather
  • Gray, cloth
  • Beige, leather
  • Beige, cloth
  • Black, leather
  • Black, cloth
  • Gray, leather
  • Gray, cloth
  • Beige, leather
  • Beige, cloth
  • Black, leather
  • Black, cloth
  • Gray, leather
  • Gray, cloth
  • Beige, leather
  • Beige, cloth

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
P205/60R16 91H tiresyesyesyes
inside mounted spare tireyesyesyes
Steel spare wheelyesyesyes
full wheel coversyesnono
temporary spare tireyesyesyes
All season tiresyesyesyes
steel wheelsyesnono
16 x 6.5 in. wheelsyesyesyes
alloy wheelsnoyesyes

Suspension

Suspension
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four-wheel independent suspensionyesyesyes
multi-link rear suspensionyesyesyes
Front and rear stabilizer baryesyesyes
MacPherson strut front suspensionyesyesyes

Warranty

Warranty
Starting MSRP: $17,750
Starting MSRP: $20,500
Starting MSRP: $19,495
Basic5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Rust5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.

Inventory

Inventory
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