2004 Kia Optima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Kia Optima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2004 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $17.36 |
2004 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 225 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (81), electrical system (45) and structure (42). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V183000 | 2009-05-27 | suspension:front | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2004 Kia Optima?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2004 Kia Optima for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is what to know about the 2004 Kia Optima before buying one.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
The 2.4L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 31 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 10.2 L/100 km. Every 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 368 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Optima for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Optima on your commute, then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $158.10 at our price setting.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Your move
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Kia Optima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Kia Optima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.