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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD
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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
EX AWD
MSRP
$38,990
Invoice
$38,016
Average Price Paid
$39,561
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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD
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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
EX AWD
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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Kia Optima Hybrid is a midsize hybrid sedan, sitting in the same category as the Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid. For 2020, the Optima Hybrid gets a visual refresh and ...

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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
EX AWD
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Specs

2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
EX AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
40 MPG
36 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
45 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15.9 gal 17.7 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Power
192 hp @ 6,000 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
10.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
1,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.19 in x 3.82 in
2.98 in x 3.5 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 6 seats
Front Legroom 45.5 in 41.4 in
Back Legroom 35.6 in 40.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.4 cu ft 12.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,548 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 2,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 191.1 in 189.4 in
Width 73.2 in 74.8 in
Height 57.5 in 66.7 in
Wheelbase 110.4 in 110.8 in

Available Options

2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Gravity Blue
  • Runway Red
  • Snow White Pearl

Option Packages

  • Technology Package
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
EX AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Gravity Blue
  • Platinum Graphite
  • Runway Red
  • Silky Silver
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Steel Gray

Option Packages

  • Panoramic Sunroof Package
  • Rear Seat Entertainment
  • Side Step Bars
  • Tow Hitch Wired

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