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2008 Kia Optima LX

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Mid-Size Sedan
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Pricing

Invoice price

$ 18,090

Destination charge

$ 640

Best in Class

Best in class

Fuel Economy

Highway

28MPG

City

20MPG

Combined

23MPG

Safety

Overall safety rating

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning zones

Single

Airbags

Airbag deactivation

Occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

Dual

Side airbags

Front

Side curtain airbags

Front

Audio System

Antenna type

Element

In-Dash CD

Single disc

Radio

AM/FM

Total speakers

6

Brakes

Front brake diameter

11.0

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Rear brake diameter

10.3

Rear brake type

Disc

Comfort Features

Armrests

Rear center folding with storage

Convenience Features

Center console

Front console with storage

Cupholders

Front

Multi-function remote

Keyless entry

One-touch windows

1

Overhead console

Front

Power outlet(s)

12V front

Power steering

Variable/speed-proportional

Reading lights

Front

Steering wheel

Tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel mounted controls

Audio

Storage

Door pockets

Vanity mirrors

Dual illuminating

Drivetrain

Axle ratio

3.31

Exterior Features

Grille color

Chrome

Instrumentation

Gauge

Tachometer

Warnings and reminders

Low fuel level

Mirrors

Side mirror adjustments

Power

Side mirrors

Driver side only heated

Safety

Active head restraints

Dual front

Seatbelts

Rear seatbelts

Center 3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

Front

Seatbelt pretensioners

Front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments

Lumbar

Front headrests

2

Front seat type

Bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4

Rear headrests

Adjustable

Rear seat folding

Split

Rear seat type

Bench

Upholstery

Cloth

Security

Anti-theft system

Alarm

Suspension

Front shock type

Gas

Front spring type

Coil

Front struts

MacPherson

Front suspension classification

Independent

Front suspension type

Lower control arms

Rear shock type

Gas

Rear spring type

Coil

Rear suspension classification

Independent

Rear suspension type

Multi-link

Tires and Rims

Spare tire mount location

Inside

Spare tire size

Temporary

Spare wheel type

Steel

Tire prefix

P

Tire type

All season

Windows

Front wipers

Variable intermittent

Window defogger

Rear

ABS

4-wheel

MP3 Player

x

Drive Type

Drive type

FWD

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tank volume

16.4 gal

Interior Dimensions

Cargo volume

14.8 cu ft

Passenger volume

104.2 cu ft

Measurements of Size and Shape

Front track

61.5 in

Ground clearance

6.3 in

Height

58.3 in

Length

186.4 in

Rear track

61.1 in

Wheelbase

107.1 in

Width

71.1 in

Width without mirrors

71.1 in

Measurements of Weight

Curb weight

3287 tons

Performance Specifications

Turning circle

35.5 ft

Seating

Head room in front

39.8 in

Head room in rear

38 in

Hip room in front

54.5 in

Hip room in rear

54.7 in

Leg room in front

43.7 in

Leg room in rear

37.8 in

Maximum seating

5

Seating rows

2

Shoulder room in front

57.1 in

Shoulder room in rear

56.3 in

Standard seating

5

Wheels and Tires

Rear tire type

P205/60R16 91H

Rear wheel diameter

16.0 x 6.5 in

Tire type

P205/60R16 91H

Wheel diameter

16.0 x 6.5 in

Safety Equipment

2-wheel ABS

Not Available

4-wheel ABS

Optional

Brake assist

Optional

Daytime running lights

Not Available

Electronic stability control

Optional

Electronic traction control

Optional

Front driver airbags

Standard

Front passenger airbags

Standard

Rollover stability control

Not Available

Side curtain airbags

Standard

Side impact airbags

Standard

Tire pressure monitoring system

Standard

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Best Bet: Intermediate

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Engine

The equipped engine used in this test.

Transmission

The equipped transmission used in this test.

Fuel Type

Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA).

Sales Area

The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008

Under-Hood ID

Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA.

Air Pollution Score

0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle

Greenhouse Gas Score

0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle.

Smartway

"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle.

Basic

New Car Basic Warranty

60 months, 60,000 miles

Drivetrain/Powertrain

Powertrain

120 months, 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

60 months, 60,000 miles

Rust

Corrosion

60 months, 100,000 miles

Recalls

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT 2011-03-23 11V153000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 2012-07-11 12V014000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH 2013-04-19 13V114000