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2004 Kia Optima Comparisons
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2004 Kia Optima comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Year
2004
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Trim
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Sedan
- EX FWD L4
- EX FWD V6
- LX FWD L4
- LX FWD V6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Kia Optima LX
Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
MSRP
$15,900.00
$18,485.00
$18,970.00
$19,895.00
Destination
$560.00
$625.00
$625.00
$625.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Kia Optima LX
Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Standard Engine
2.4L 138hp I4
2.2L 140hp I4
2.4L 150hp I4
2.7L 200hp V6
Horsepower
138 @ 5500 RPM
140 @ 5600 RPM
150 @ 5200 RPM
200 @ 5800 RPM
Torque
147 @ 3000 RPM
150 @ 4000 RPM
167 @ 4000 RPM
190 @ 4850 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2351
2189
2429
2736
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.4 X 3.9
3.4 X 3.7
3.4 X 4
3.4 X 3.1
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
9.4:1
9.7:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Kia Optima LX
Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
City (mpg)
N/A
24
22
21
Highway (mpg)
N/A
33
30
28
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Kia Optima LX
Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3280.5
2996.1
3198.9
3273.9
Wheelbase (in.)
106.3
107
108
108
Length (in.)
185.8
186.7
191.2
190.7
Width (in.)
71.5
70.1
70.6
70.6
Height (in.)
55.5
54.5
54.9
54.9
Track Front (in.)
60.6
59.1
60.2
60.2
Track Rear (in.)
59.8
59.3
60.2
60.2
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Kia Optima LX
Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39
38.3
37.6
37.6
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.6
37.5
35.8
35.8
Front Legroom (in.)
43.3
42.1
42.3
42.3
Rear Legroom (in.)
36.2
36.3
38.1
38.1
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
56.9
53.6
55.2
55.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
55.7
52.4
54.7
54.7
Front Hip Room (in.)
55.8
50.9
52.5
52.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
54.4
50.8
53.1
53.1
Payload & Towing
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
100
91.2
94
94
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Kia Optima LX
Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Front Suspension
wishbone
strut
wishbone
wishbone
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
205/60R15
205/65R15
205/60R16
205/60R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Dodge Stratus SXT
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dodge Stratus SXT
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Power Windows
Std.
N/A
Std.
Std.
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