Compare 2003 Kia Optima - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,500 | $18,075 | $18,080 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $14,370 | $16,539 | $16,807 |
| Destination | $540 | $625 | $625 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | PASSLock | Sentry Key |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Theftlock | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Chrome |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Manual Remote Driver, Manual Passenger | Dual Manual Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/60TR15.0 BSW Touring AS | P205/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Black Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.1L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | N/A | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.88 | 3.05 | 3.89 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 185.8 " | 190.4 " | 191.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 69.4 " | 70.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.5 " | 56.4 " | 54.9 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.1L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 5,500 Rpm | 170 @ 5,200 Rpm | 150 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 147 @ 3,000 Rpm | 190 @ 4,000 Rpm | 160 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.4 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 89 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 61 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.41/3.94 " | 3.50/3.31 " | 3.44/3.98 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,281 Lbs. | 3,106 Lbs. | 3,114 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 107.0 " | 108.0 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 59.0 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 59.3 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | N/A | 18.1 '' | 18.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 41.9 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.2 " | 38.0 " | 38.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.0 " | 39.4 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 37.6 " | 35.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.8 " | 52.0 " | 52.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.4 " | 52.0 " | 53.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 55.5 " | 55.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 55.3 " | 54.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 13.6 Cu.ft. | 17.3 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.6 Cu.ft. | 17.3 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.2 Gal. | 14.1 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 3 | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | marginal | poor | N/A |
| Restraints | good | poor | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | marginal | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | marginal | acceptable | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
