There are several reasons why the Optimas enjoy vast popularity and among all the reasons, the interior remains one of the most justified reasons why you should get one. The sedan comes built with a great interior with the ability to seat 5 people with adequate room offered at the front. In the rear, however, the seats feel a bit cramped and the roof feels a bit too low for tall adults. As standard, the seats are covered with beige or gray cloth, with the interior wrapped with beige or gray interior. The standard features consist of steering wheel-mounted audio control buttons, cruise control, air conditioning, power door locks/windows, cooling glove box, front and rear console with armrest, cloth seats, 6-way adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support, and 60/40 rear seats.
Higher trims like the EX, SX, and SXL bring better and added comforts like push-button start w/Smart Key, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, dual-zone automatic temperature control w/rear vents, front one-touch auto-up/down windows, door mood lights, rear reading lights, leather or sport leather seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and gear shifter, wooden or carbon fiber inserts and white or black Nappa leather seats with black cloth headliner.
At the back of the Optima lies a cargo trunk of 15.4 cubic feet which can take care of one’s belongings, medium bags, and light luggage. The rear seats further can be folded in a 60/40 split for additional space, which can be used well accordingly.
Model
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2013 Kia Optima
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2013 Hyundai Sonata
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2013 Honda Accord
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2013 Nissan Altima
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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40.0/57.0/45.5
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40.0/58.0/45.5
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39.0/59.0/42.5
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40.0/56.0/45.0
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.0/56.0/34.4
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38.0/57.0/34.6
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38.0/57.0/38.5
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37.0/56.0/36.1
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Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
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15.4
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16.4
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15.8
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15.4
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All the sedans can accommodate 5 people with the best front space offered in the Hyundai Sonata while the Honda accommodates the most comfortably at the rear. The Hyundai Sonata also offers the largest cargo capacity which is 6.4% bigger than its sister car - the Optima. That said, the Optima’s interior is very commendable and the most comfortable of all with some of the standout interior features being:
- Leather upholstery
- Steering-wheel-mounted transmission paddle shifters
- Automatic climate control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Rear air vents
- Optional panoramic sunroof
- Optional four-way power passenger seat
- Optional heated and ventilated front seats
- Optional heated steering wheel
How intuitive is the 2013 Kia Optima’s infotainment system?
Kia has coupled the 2013 Optima’s cabin with a pragmatic infotainment system that works well and comes with user-friendly control. All the trims come equipped with a basic infotainment system that comprises 6-speaker audio that is loaded with AM, FM, CD-Player, and SiriusXM. The car also comes fitted with USB, Aux input jacks, Bluetooth hands-free, and voice recognition.
As optional, a premium 8-speaker audio by Infinity with a 4.3-inch color LCD touch screen can be fitted to enhance multimedia experiences followed by voice recognized navigation system with a rear camera that can be further equipped for customization. The EX and SX further can be fitted to Microsoft Infotainment System (MIS) that’s powered by UVO and comes fitted to premium surround audio by Infiniti. That said, some standout infotainment features are:
- 4.3” color touch LCD
- 6-speaker audio with AM/FM/CD-player
- SiriusXM
- Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming
- USB and Aux input jacks
- Optional HD Radio
- Optional Voice assisted navigation system
- Optional SiriusXM Traffic
- Optional Microsoft infotainment system powered by UVO
- Optional 8-speaker premium audio by Infiniti