Auto loans: 2005 Kia Optima
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). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2005 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 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 | 8.4 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 |
2005 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 | 28 | 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 2005 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (66), electrical system (29) and air bags (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Kia Optima?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2005 Kia Optima for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2005 Kia Optima, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Optima
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the specs mean
The 2.4L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 10.2 L/100 km combined, it needs around 31 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $158.10. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Optima is like
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Optima for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
What it costs to run
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.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Next step
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 2005 Kia Optima from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 Kia Optima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2005 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.