Price Ranges
The base Optima LX is priced at $16,355 with a 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual transmission and an extra $1,295 with a 5-speed automatic. An LX V6 costs $19,345 and comes only with the automatic.
The more upscale EX trim level is available only with the automatic transmission. It costs $19,395 with the 4-cylinder and $20,400 with the V6.
Most Optima customers are expected to get the 4-cylinder with an automatic transmission. It's anticipated that the majority of buyers will be in their 30s to mid-40s.
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Instrument panel overview
1. Driver’s Air Bag*
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Digital clock
7. Hazard
8. Audio controls*
9. Climate control system
10. S ...
Storage compartment
These compartments can be used to store small items required by the
driver or passengers.
NOTICE
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage compartment.
• Always keep ...
Running gear
The Kia Magentis shares a platform that is also used by Kia's compact five-
or seven-seat MPV, the Carens. It features fully-independent front and rear
suspension systems designed to take advantag ...


