2018 Kia Optima Sedan

2018 Optima

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Competition

$349 /mo. Lease From
$22,600 MSRP From
27.8 mpg AVG, Comb.
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Kia Optima is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2018 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 178 to 245 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,850 to $2,300, which over the course of five years will save you $1,250 in extra fuel spending. Kia Optima has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA. You can lease a 2018 Kia Optima S Auto starting from $349 per month.

2018 Kia Optima EX / LX / LX 1.6T

2018 Kia Optima SX

2018 Kia Optima S

Offers

Lease

According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Kia Optima S Auto starting from $349 a month with $2,999 due at signing.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.2 in
Length: 191.1 in
Height: 57.7 in
Wheelbase: 110.4 in

2018 Optima has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3219 - 3594 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 45.5 inHip Room: 56.0 inHead Room: 39.8 inShoulder Room: 58.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: 56.0 inHead Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 56.4 in

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

2018 Optima seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Optima ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2018 Optima LX	2018 Optima S	2018 Optima LX Turbo	2018 Optima EX	2018 Optima SX Turbo
Starging MSRP	$22,600	$23,600	$24,400	$25,700	$30,600
Engine	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4 Turbo	2.4L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	185 hp	185 hp	178 hp	185 hp	245 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	23 - 25 MPG	23 - 25 MPG	28 MPG	23 - 25 MPG	22 MPG
Highway	32 - 36 MPG	32 - 36 MPG	37 MPG	32 - 36 MPG	31 MPG
Combined	26 - 29 MPG	26 - 29 MPG	31 MPG	26 - 29 MPG	25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,950 - $2,200	$1,950 - $2,200	$1,850	$1,950 - $2,200	$2,300

2018 Optima Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $2,275 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Optima

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 136
Recalls: 2

2018 Optima Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and thirty-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.