2008 KIA OPTIMA FEATURES & OPTIONS

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S = (Standard) / O = (Optional) / -- = (Not Available)
A/T = (Automatic Transmission) / AP = (Appearance Package)

MECHANICAL LX EX LX V6 EX V6
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder aluminum alloy engine S S -- --
2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum alloy engine -- -- S S
Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering S S S S
Five-speed manual transmission S -- -- --
Five-speed automatic transmission w/ Sportmatic™ A/T S S S
Independent front suspension, MacPherson struts, stabilizer bar S S S S
Independent rear suspension, multi-link, stabilizer bar S S S S
Gas shock absorbers S S S S
Multi-port fuel injection S S S S
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes S S S S
Four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Traction Control System (TCS) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Brake Assist System (BAS) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S S S

EXTERIOR LX EX LX V6 EX V6
P205/60HR16 tires S S S S
P215/50VR17 tires A/T AP AP AP AP
Goodyear tires A/T AP S S S
Alloy wheels A/T AP S S S
Temporary spare tire S S S S
Clear-lens halogen headlamps S S S S
Blacked-out halogen headlamps AP AP AP AP
Front projection fog lamps AP S AP S
Chrome front grille S S S S
Blacked-out front grille AP AP AP AP
Dual power heated body-color mirrors S S S S
Body-color door handles S -- S --
Chrome door handles -- S -- S
Body-color side molding S S S S
Tinted windshield w/ sunshade band S -- S --
Tinted windshield w/ sunshade band and solar glass -- S -- S
Variable intermittent front wipers S S S S
Chrome window surround S S S S
Tinted door windows              S -- S --
Tinted door windows w/ solar glass -- S -- S
Tinted rear window                S -- S --
Tinted rear window w/ solar glass -- S -- S
Rear window w/ defroster w/ timer S S S S
Power sunroof w/ tilt -- PRM -- PRM
Rear spoiler O O O O
Side marking light S S S S
Gas strut hood and trunk lifters S S S S
Body kit, front, side (2), and rear pieces O O O O
Dual exhaust outlets -- -- S S

INTERIOR & CONVENIENCE LX EX LX V6 EX V6
Air conditioning S -- S --
Automatic temperature control -- S -- S
Air filter S S S S
AM/FM/CD audio system S S S S
Infinity AM/FM/6-disc CDC/MP3 audio system --  PRM --  PRM
Six speakers including door-mounted tweeters S S S S
Infinity speakers w/ subwoofer and external amplifier -- PRM -- PRM
In-glass antenna S S S S
Power windows w/ driver’s one-touch auto-down S S S S
Power door locks w/ two-turn entry system S S S S
Central door locking, driver and front passenger S S S S
Inside door handle override, driver and front passenger S S S S
Remote keyless entry w/ alarm and panic A/T S S S
Day/night rearview mirror S -- S --
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror w/ HomeLink® -- S -- S
Dual illuminated sunvisor w/ extension S S S S
Silver-accented inside door handles AP S AP S
Leather-wrapped steering wheel AP S AP S
Steering wheel audio and cruise control remote A/T S S S
Tilt steering column S -- -- --
Tilt and telescopic steering column A/T S S S
Leather wrapped shift knob (A/T) AP S AP S
Tachometer S S S S
Cruise control A/T S S S
Digital clock S S S S
Supervision meter cluster AP AP AP AP
Auto light control AP S AP S
Trip computer AP S AP S
Dual front map lights S S S S
Dome light w/ delay out S S S S
Glove box light S S S S
Foot well light -- S -- S
Door courtesy light -- S -- S
Trunk light S S S S
Power adjustable pedals -- CONV -- CONV
Assist grip (2 front, 2 rear) S S S S
Front passenger bag hook S S S S
Rear garment hook S S S S
Illuminated ashtray w/ lighter S S S S
Overhead sunglass holder S S S S
Four cupholders (2 front, 2 rear) S S S S
Center console with single-bin storage S -- S --
Center console with dual-bin storage -- S -- S
Center console with cell phone pass-through S S S S
Auxiliary port in center console bin S S S S
Front door map pockets S S S S
Locking, illuminated glove box S S S S
Rear center armrest S S S S
Rear window manual sunshade -- CONV -- CONV
Power outlet, center console bin and trunk compartment S S S S
Remote electric fuel door and trunk release S S S S
Remote hood release S S S S
Floor mats, front and rear PIO S PIO S
Polyurethene cover armrest S -- S --
Leatherette cover armrest -- S -- S
Metallic interior trim S S S S
Aluminum interior trim AP AP AP AP
Metal finish sill door plate, front and rear -- S -- S

SEATS LX EX LX V6 EX V6
Cloth seat and door trim S -- S --
Leather seat trim -- S -- S
Black leather seat trim -- AP -- AP
Six-way adjustable driver’s seat S -- S --
Eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat -- S -- S
Four-way adjustable front passenger’s seat S S S S
Four-way power adjustable front passenger’s seat -- CONV -- CONV
Heated front seats -- CONV -- CONV
Active front headrests S S S S
Height adjustable front and rear headrests w/ front tilt S S S S
Front seatback pocket S S S S
60/40-split folding rear seats S S S S

SAFETY LX EX LX V6 EX V6
Dual front advanced airbags S S S S
Front seat mounted side airbags S S S S
Full-length side curtain airbags S S S S
Side-impact door beams S S S S
Front and rear crumple zones S S S S
Impact-absorbing steering column S S S S
Front and rear three-point seat belts S S S S
Front seat belt pretensioner w/ force limiter S S S S
Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors S S S S
Impact-absorbing door unlocking S S S S
Rear child safety door locks S S S S
Rear child seat anchors (LATCH system) S S S S
Battery saver S S S S
Internal emergency trunk release S S S S
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Traction Control System (TCS) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Brake Assist System (BAS) A/T ESC ESC ESC ESC
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S S S
5-mph bumpers S S S S

Appearance Package LX / LX V6 EX / EX V6
17-inch alloy wheels and Goodyear tires AP AP
Blacked-out headlamps AP AP
Blacked-out front grille AP AP
Fog lights AP S
Supervision meter cluster AP AP
Trip computer AP S
Auto light control AP S
Aluminum interior trim AP AP
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob AP S
Silver-accented inside door handles AP S
Black one-tone interior color -- AP
Black leather seat trim -- AP

Convenience Package (EX / EX V6)Requires EX Appearance Package)
Four-way power front passenger’s seat
Heated front seats
Rear window manual sunshade
Power adjustable pedals

Premium Package (EX / EX V6)
Power sunroof w/tilt
Infinity AM/FM/6-disc CDC/MP3 audio
Infinity badged speakers
Subwoofer
Amplifier, external

Electronic Stability Control Package (LX A/T / EX / LX V6 / EX V6)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Brake Assist System (BAS)



*Cannot be ordered with Leather Package.
**Requires EX Appearance Package.
†Cannot be ordered with EX Appearance Package.
††Not available on LX M/T
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