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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Kia Optima and Nissan Armada features right here.

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

  

Model Year 2009 2009 2009 2009--2012 2009--2012
Model Optima Optima Optima Armada Armada
Trim LX EX SX SE LE
Engines  
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6000
169 lb-ft@4000
 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>175 hp@6000 <br>169 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>175 hp@6000 <br>169 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>175 hp@6000 <br>169 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.    
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
   2.7L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>194 hp@6000 <br>184 lb-ft@4500 is an optional feature.  2.7L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>194 hp@6000 <br>184 lb-ft@4500 is an optional feature.    
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
390 hp@5800
394 lb-ft@4000
       5.6L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>390 hp@5800 <br>394 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  5.6L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>390 hp@5800 <br>394 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.        
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.    
5-speed automatic       5-speed automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.    
RWD       RWD is an optional feature. RWD is an optional feature.
4WD w/low range       4WD w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD w/low range is an optional feature.
Final Drive Ratios  
3.36 axle ratio       3.36 axle ratio is an optional feature. 3.36 axle ratio is a standard feature.
Tires  
205/60HR16 tires 205/60HR16 tires is a standard feature. 205/60HR16 tires is a standard feature. 205/60HR16 tires is a standard feature.    
215/50VR17 tires   215/50VR17 tires is an optional feature. 215/50VR17 tires is a standard feature.    
265/70R18 tires       265/70R18 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R18 tires is a standard feature.
275/60R20 tires         275/60R20 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.    
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.    
Unbranded, 8 speakers       Unbranded, 8 speakers is a standard feature.  
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)       Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Heated steering wheel         Heated steering wheel is an optional feature.
Power flip-out rear side windows         Power flip-out rear side windows is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power liftgateLiftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.         Power liftgate is an optional feature. Power liftgate is a standard feature.
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable pedalsPedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel.     Power-adjustable pedals is an optional feature.   Power-adjustable pedals is a standard feature. Power-adjustable pedals is a standard feature.
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.         Proximity key is an optional feature. Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.         Remote window/roof operation is a standard feature. Remote window/roof operation is a standard feature.
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Sunshade, rearGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window.     Sunshade, rear is an optional feature. Sunshade, rear is an optional feature.    
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.     Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is an optional feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.    
Universal garage door openerHomelink.     Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.         Front side airbags is an optional feature.  
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Full-size spare tire       Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.         Obstacle detection, front is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, front is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.         Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature. Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.         Rearview camera is an optional feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.         Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.    
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Side curtain airbags, three rowsAirbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.         Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.    
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo net       Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.
Cargo organizerAbove floor system for organizing cargo.         Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature.
Above floor system for organizing cargo.
Cargo tray       Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature.
Class IV trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.         Class IV trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class IV trailer hitch is a standard feature.
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.         Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead console storage compartments       Overhead console storage compartments is a standard feature. Overhead console storage compartments is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Removable second-row console         Removable second-row console is an optional feature.
Roof rackIncludes side rails and crossbars.           Roof rack is a standard feature.
Includes side rails and crossbars.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.         Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature.  
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.         Roof rails is a standard feature.  
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.         Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (7 wire)Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.         Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is a standard feature.
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.     Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.         Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is an optional feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.         Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature. Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature.
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.         Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature. Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature.
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
Rear wiper       Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.         Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.   Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.     Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature.    
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows       Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Heat-reflective glassMirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior.     Heat-reflective glass is a standard feature.      
Mirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.         Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Paint, special white   Paint, special white is an optional feature.      
Rear bumper protector       Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.
Running boards       Running boards is a standard feature. Running boards is a standard feature.
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.         Skid plate (one) is an optional feature. Skid plate (one) is an optional feature.
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Special exterior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Special exterior trim is a standard feature.    
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Sunroof wind deflector       Sunroof wind deflector is an optional feature. Sunroof wind deflector is an optional feature.
Tow hook(s), frontUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.         Tow hook(s), front is an optional feature. Tow hook(s), front is an optional feature.
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Wheel-lip moldingsExtensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.         Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature. Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature.
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.           Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.     CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.       CD player is an optional feature.
Entertainment system, ceiling-mountedA DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.         Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted is an optional feature. Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted is an optional feature.
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.           Media drive is an optional feature.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.     Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature.   Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.         Rear seat audio controls is a standard feature. Rear seat audio controls is a standard feature.
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.           SD Card slot is an optional feature.
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.           Traffic information is an optional feature.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.    
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.           Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.           Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.           Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is a standard feature.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.     Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.     Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is an optional feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display   Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is an optional feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.           Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.           Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Transmission temperature gauge       Transmission temperature gauge is an optional feature. Transmission temperature gauge is a standard feature.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is an optional feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.    
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.   Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Upgraded instruments is a standard feature.    
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.        
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.        
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row buckets         Second-row buckets is an optional feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench       Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench       Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.       Aluminum trim is a standard feature.    
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates   Door sill trim plates is a standard feature. Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.    
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.         Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.  
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Folding third row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.         Folding third row seats is a standard feature.  
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature.   Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.   Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat          
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats       Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.            
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Memory system, driver seat         Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Metal pedals     Metal pedals is a standard feature.    
Partial leather seating sufacesEither only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather.       Partial leather seating sufaces is a standard feature.    
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat   Power recliner, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power-folding third row seatsSeat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.           Power-folding third row seats is an optional feature.
Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Auto-leveling rear shocksRear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height.         Auto-leveling rear shocks is an optional feature. Auto-leveling rear shocks is a standard feature.
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height.
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.           Chrome-clad alloy wheels is an optional feature.
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.    
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Transmission  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.       Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.    
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Option Package Contents

Convenience Package

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Trip computer
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat

Convenience Plus Package

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Sunshade, rear
Power-adjustable pedals
Heated front seats
Power recliner, passenger seat
215/50VR17 tires

Premium Package

Features
Sunroof
CD changer, in-dash
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)

Premium Package

Features
Sunroof
CD changer, in-dash
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)

Technology Package

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Sunshade, rear
Automatic climate control, front
Heated front seats
Power recliner, passenger seat

Driver Package

Features
Satellite radio
Obstacle detection, front
Rearview camera
Power liftgate
Outside temperature display
Compass
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Fog lights
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)

Premium Package

Features
Power-folding third row seats
Voice control for nav and audio
Traffic information
Media drive
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
SD Card slot
Navigation system
CD player
Heated steering wheel

Captain's Chairs

Features
Removable second-row console
Second-row buckets
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2009 Kia Optima Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very good, unless, you prefer the manual. There are no real options available with the manual transmission. see full Kia Optima review
2009 Kia Optima Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Most cars have trunk spoiler that is functionless but is mounted with holes that I fear will eventually leak see full Kia Optima review
 

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