| The Kia Optima is offered in three trim levels, LX, EX, and SX.
Each comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.
The Optima EX and SX offer an optional 2.7-liter V6 engine ($1,000).
A five-speed automatic is standard on everything except the LX, which has a standard five-speed manual with the automatic optional.
The Optima LX ($17,995) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, power heated signal mirrors, CD/MP3/satellite-ready stereo with auxiliary and USB inputs, tilt steering column, split-folding rear seats and variable intermittent wipers.
The five-speed automatic transmission option ($1,200) includes cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with redundant controls, and keyless entry.
A Convenience Package ($750) adds alloy wheels, trip computer, and eight-way power driver seat; it is available only with the automatic transmission.
Other options include floor mats ($95) and a rear spoiler ($325).
The Optima EX ($20,995) and EX V6 ($21,995) come with leather upholstery, automatic climate control, fog lamps, solar glass, auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink, dual illuminated visor mirrors, chrome door handles and trim, keyless entry, tilt/telescoping steering, cruise control, and floor mats.
EX options include pearl white paint ($200) and a Premium Package ($2,200), which includes 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/50R17 tires, four-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals, a manual rear sunshade, a moonroof, and an Infinity AM/FM/MP3 sound system with a six-disc CD changer.
The Optima SX ($21,795) and SX V6 ($22,795) offer a sportier flair and split the LX and EX grades with a few additions or modifications along with some subtractions: Leather and fabric upholstery, sport suspension, blacked-out headlight trim and grille, aluminum trim, metal pedals, and the Supervision gauge cluster are standard.
The SX does not include the gas strut hood and trunk of other models, nor a few standard items from the EX.
The SX is also available with a Premium Package ($2,000).
Optional on the EX and SX are voice-activated navigation ($1,200), and optional on all Optima models are wheel locks ($45), rear spoiler ($325), Bluetooth ($250), cargo tray ($60), cargo net ($40), and splash guards ($80).
Changes for 2010 are minimal.
The lower rear bumper is blacked out, and the SX trim-level models have a push-button start.
Safety features front-impact airbags, front side-impact airbags, full side-curtain airbags, tire-pressure monitors, and electronic stability control, which includes traction control and antilock brakes. |