Auto loans: 2006 Kia Optima
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.4 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 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
- 9.4 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2006 Kia Optima for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2006 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 230.5 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $17.36 |
2006 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 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$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $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 2006 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (46), latches/locks/linkages (27) and electrical system (23). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V014000 | 2012-01-17 | air bags:frontal | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE... |
| 11V153000 | 2011-03-09 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2006 Kia Optima
No 2006 Kia Optima is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2006 Kia Optima for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Optima
NHTSA has 155 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, latches/locks/linkages and electrical system. 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. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the specs mean
Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 9.4 L/100 km, means roughly 28 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $43.71 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. At 396 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Optima for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Optima answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
One more step
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2006 Kia Optima from us first.
Ask us about the 2006 Kia Optima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 Kia Optima?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2006 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 2006 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2006 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
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.