Car financing: 2006 Kia Optima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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
We do not have a 2006 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.
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.
Car financing: the 2006 Kia Optima
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2006 Kia Optima; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2006 Kia Optima, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, latches/locks/linkages and electrical system; have those parts checked.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 2.4L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 9.4 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 28 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $14.57 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. EPA lists 396 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Let us know
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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?
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 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.