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Kia Optima
2020 Kia Optima
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$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Mazda 6 Sedan
2021 Mazda 6 Sedan
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$24,475
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Saturn Aura Hybrid
2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid
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$26,325
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Hybrid
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³

Photos

Kia Optima
2019-2020 Kia Optima Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Kia Optima Steering Wheel
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Mazda 6 Sedan
2018-2021 Mazda 6 Sedan Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Mazda 6 Sedan Dashboard
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Saturn Aura Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
3
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Hybrid
Horsepower
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
164 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
159 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,230 lbs
3,437 lbs
3,523 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
29 MPG
29 MPG
City
24 MPG
26 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
35 MPG
34 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
6.2 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
N/A
N/A
8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
16.4 gallons
16 gallons
Cruising Range City
444 miles
426.4 miles
416 miles
Cruising Range Highway
592 miles
574 miles
544 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
191.1 in
192.7 in
190.9 in
Height
57.7 in
57.1 in
57.6 in
Max Width
73.2 in
72.4 in
70.3 in
Front Width
63.5 in
62.4 in
59.9 in
Rear Width
63.8 in
62 in
60.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
111.4 in
112.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
6.5 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.5 in
42.2 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.8 in
38.4 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
55.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56 in
53.5 in
53 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.6 in
38.7 in
37.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.1 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
55.1 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56 in
53.5 in
52.2 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
14.7 ft³
13.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Electric pwr
Turning Diameter
N/A
36.7 ft
40.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
17" x 7.5"
17" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
17" x 7.5"
17" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
4-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/65HR16
P225/55VR17
P215/55R17
Rear Tire
P205/65HR16
P225/55VR17
P215/55R17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
  • Sangria
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Deep Crystal Blue
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

Snow White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Cloth seat trim
  • Gray, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Tan, Cloth seat trim
  • Tan, Leather-appointed seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
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