2008 Kia Optima Summary

2008 Kia Optima

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2008 Kia Optima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,150–$11,350  

MPG City: 20 – 21 Highway: 28 – 31

Available Engines

162-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
185-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.4) 15 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Four-cylinder or V-6
Side-impact and side curtain airbags
Impressive warranty
Optional rear sunshade
Optional adjustable pedals
 

What We Like

+Price
+Ride and handling
+Strong engines
+Interior fit and finish
 

What We Don't

-Awful new-car smell
-Uncomfortable cloth front seats
-Highway tire noise with 17-inch tires
-Small trunk pass-thru
-ABS is optional
 
Kia's Optima is a conservatively styled midsize sedan that's available with either four-cylinder or V-6 power. It can be equipped with some uncommon features for its class — like a manual sunshade for the rear window — and is offered in LX and step-up EX trim levels. It competes with other family sedans like the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.  Read More

4 Available Optima Trims

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    Original MSRP
LX 4dr Sedan
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$16,755
LX V6 4dr Sedan
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$19,845
EX 4dr Sedan
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$19,895
EX V6 4dr Sedan
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$20,900
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