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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Exterior Excitement
The 2009 Kia Optima is presented with new front, side and rear styling cues,
which build upon Kia's philosophy of creating dynamic vehicles that evoke
passion. The fog lamps and lower front grille ...
ISG (Idle Stop & Go) available for three engines
In addition to using the latest technologies to enhance the efficiencies of
each engine, Kia is offering its fuel-stretching ISG (Idle Stop & Go) system -
which automatically switches off and ...
Suggestions for economical operation
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get
from liter (a gallon ...