Kia Optima MS

First generation · 2001–2006 · 6 model years · 13 trims

Kia Optima (MS) – exterior Unverified
Photo: Optima Regal Black-First Picture by Thisplus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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  1. Photo: Optima Regal Black-First Picture by Thisplus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Optima Regal Black-Second Picture by Thisplus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Kia Optima generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2006
LX 5MT New · Sedan Theta G4KC 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, CVVT, naturally aspirated 162 164 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 21/31 (25) $16,355
LX 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 20/27 (23) $16,400
LX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/28 (22) $17,650
LX Auto New · Sedan Theta G4KC 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, CVVT, naturally aspirated 162 164 lb-ft 5-speed automatic FWD 21/31 (25) $17,650
EX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/28 (22) $19,100
LX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $19,200
LX V6 Auto New · Sedan Mu G6EA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 185 182 lb-ft 5-speed automatic FWD 20/28 (23) $19,345
EX Auto New · Sedan Theta G4KC 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, CVVT, naturally aspirated 162 164 lb-ft 5-speed automatic FWD 21/31 (25) $19,395
EX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $20,400
EX V6 Auto New · Sedan Mu G6EA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 185 182 lb-ft 5-speed automatic FWD 20/28 (23) $20,400
2005
LX 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 20/27 (23) $16,195
LX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/28 (22) $17,450
EX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/28 (22) $18,900
LX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $18,995
EX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $20,195
2004
LX 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 20/27 (23) $15,500
LX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/27 (22) $16,420
LX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $17,895
EX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/27 (22) $18,095
EX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $19,495
2003
LX 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 20/27 (23) $15,500
LX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/27 (22) $16,420
LX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $17,895
SE Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 138 147 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 19/27 (22) $18,095
SE V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/25 (21) $19,495
2002
LX 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 19/26 (21) $14,899
LX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/24 (20) $15,749
SE 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 19/26 (21) $16,549
SE Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/24 (20) $17,399
LX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 16/22 (18) $17,449
SE V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 181 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 16/22 (18) $18,849
2001
LX 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 19/26 (21) $15,299
LX Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/24 (20) $16,149
SE 5MT · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 19/26 (21) $17,599
SE Auto · Sedan Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated 149 156 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 18/24 (20) $18,449
LX V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BV 2.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 169 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 17/23 (19) $18,499
SE V6 Auto · Sedan Delta G6BV 2.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated 170 169 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 17/23 (19) $19,949

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2006 2 Not rated
2005 0 Not rated
2004 1 Not rated
2003 2 Not rated
2002 3 Not rated
2001 3 —

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.