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Kia Optima
2020 Kia Optima
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$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Mercury Milan
2011 Mercury Milan
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$22,025
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
16.5 ft³

Photos

Kia Optima
2019-2020 Kia Optima Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Kia Optima Steering Wheel
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Mercury Milan
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
4
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
172 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
38.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Independent Short-Long Arm
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Independent Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/65HR16
P205/60R16
Rear Tire
P205/65HR16
P205/60R16
Spare Tire
N/A
T145/80D16

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
24 MPG
City
24 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
7.8 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
17.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
444 miles
385 miles
Cruising Range Highway
592 miles
507.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
191.1 in
189 in
Height
57.7 in
56.9 in
Max Width
73.2 in
72.2 in
Front Width
63.5 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
63.8 in
61.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
107.4 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.5 in
42.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.8 in
38.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
57.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56 in
54 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.6 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
56.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56 in
53.3 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,230 lbs
3,365 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
16.5 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
  • Sangria
  • Sparkling Silver
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

Snow White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Camel, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Charcoal Black, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Medium Light Stone, Premium cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Not Available
Optional

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Cab Corrosion-Perforation
N/A
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Emissions
N/A
5 Years / 50,000 Miles
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