| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Length | 185.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2005 Kia Optima.
| Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
| 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@5500 147 lb-ft@3000 |
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | LX | 16,195 | 15,055 | 590 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX | 18,900 | 17,420 | 590 |