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Resale:
$20,798
Value:
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MPG:
24 city/34 hwy
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2011 Kia Optima Comparisons
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Year
2011
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Trim
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Sedan
- EX FWD L4
- LX FWD L4
- SX FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Kia Optima LX
Hyundai Sonata GLS
Chevrolet Volt
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
MSRP
$20,700.00
$19,395.00
$40,280.00
$20,495.00
Destination
$750.00
$750.00
$720.00
$795.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Kia Optima LX
Hyundai Sonata GLS
Chevrolet Volt
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
Standard Engine
2.4L 200hp I4
2.4L 198hp I4
1.4L 149hp I4
2.4L 168hp I4
Horsepower
200 @ 6300 RPM
198 @ 6300 RPM
149
168 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
186 @ 4250 RPM
184 @ 4250 RPM
273
167 @ 4100 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2359
2359
1398
2360
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.5 X 3.8
3.5 X 3.8
2.9 X 3.3
3.5 X 3.8
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
11.3:1
10.5:1
10.5:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
Chevrolet Volt
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City (mpg)
24
24
N/A
23
Highway (mpg)
34
35
N/A
30
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3384.1
3161.4
3780.9
3075.4
Wheelbase (in.)
110
110
105.7
103.7
Length (in.)
190.7
189.8
177.1
180
Width (in.)
72.1
72.2
70.4
69.4
Height (in.)
57.3
57.9
56.3
58.7
Track Front (in.)
63
62.9
61.2
60.2
Track Rear (in.)
63
62.9
62.1
60.2
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
5
5
4
5
Front Headroom (in.)
40
40
37.8
39.6
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.6
37.8
36
36.9
Front Legroom (in.)
45.5
45.5
42
42.3
Rear Legroom (in.)
34.7
34.6
34.1
36.1
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
57.2
57.9
56.5
54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
55.7
56.7
53.9
54.3
Front Hip Room (in.)
54.7
55.2
53.7
53.3
Rear Hip Room (in.)
54.5
54.9
51.2
54.1
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
102.2
103.8
N/A
93.5
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
torsion
multi-link
Tires
205/65R16
205/65R16
215/55R17
215/45R18
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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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
Std.
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
Chevrolet Volt
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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