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2008 Kia Optima Costs

Determining how much a 2008 Kia Optima costs over the lifetime of ownership can make you think twice about purchasing it, which is why you should research and evaluate the total cost of ownership prior to buying it. The 2008 Kia Optima has an MSRP of $18,150.00, which may or may not be more expensive then similar vehicles and when you factor in the fuel economy of 31 mpg , the total cost of ownership of one vehicle over another may become apparent. Do not purchase a new 2008 Kia Optima and then be shocked at how much it costs to insure, register, repair and maintain it. Find out the total cost of ownership first, at NewCar.com, so you know exactly what the costs will be.
2008 Kia Optima
MSRP Range:$18,150 - $19,845  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 20 city / 28 hwy mpg; 21 city / 31 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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Ownership Costs: Year 1
DepreciationFinancingInsuranceState FeesFuelMaintenanceRepairsTotal
$5,578$995$1,295$90$1,665$38N/A$9,661
Ownership Costs: Year 2
$1,885$799$1,295$59$1,828$107N/A$5,972
Ownership Costs: Year 3
$1,580$593$1,295$58$2,006$375N/A$5,907
Ownership Costs: Year 4
$1,716$369$1,295$54$2,203$550N/A$6,187
Ownership Costs: Year 5
$1,642$135$1,295$54$2,419$376$294$6,214
5 YEAR TOTALS
DepreciationFinancingInsuranceState FeesFuelMaintenanceRepairsTotal
$12,401$2,891$6,474$315$10,120$1,445$294$33,940
Hybrid Tax CreditN/A
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles$31,719
Difference-$2,220
Value RatingBelow Average
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