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Used 2018 Kia Stinger Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Kia Stinger is a four-door sedan with a fastback-like hatch that is available in five trim levels. The base rear-wheel-drive Stinger is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque) and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available on all models as an option.

Standard features for the base Stinger include 18-inch wheels, automatic headlights, LED running lights, heated and power-folding mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and ignition, selectable drive modes, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, 60/40-split folding rear seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rearview camera, a 7-inch touchscreen, three USB ports, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay-Android Auto, and a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio. All-wheel-drive models also include a heated steering wheel.

The Premium trim adds LED headlights, a sunroof, a power-adjustable steering wheel, a larger driver information display, a universal garage door opener, driver memory functions, an 8-inch touchscreen and a 15-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

The Kia Stinger GT employs a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 (365 hp, 376 lb-ft). Feature content is similar to the base Stinger but upgrades to 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, adaptive suspension dampers, a launch control system, variable steering ratios, a few exterior embellishments, aluminum pedals and scuff plates, a flat-bottom steering wheel and a nine-speaker audio system.

The GT1 trim adds the Premium features along with auto-dimming exterior mirrors and additional performance meters. At the top of the lineup is the GT2 trim that finishes it off with a limited-slip differential, a hands-free trunklid, a head-up display, premium leather upholstery, and upgraded front seats with ventilation. Automatic wipers are also available as an option for all Stingers.

The GT2 also comes with these advanced safety features that are optional on supporting trims: adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and intervention, a driver attention monitor, automatic high-beams, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Which Stinger trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2018 Kia Stinger is at its best when it has the performance to back up its sporty appearance. As such, we recommend the more potent GT with its V6 engine. Stick with the classic rear-wheel-drive powertrain unless you live in a region with frequent bad weather. The standard Stinger GT has enough additional features to skip the GT1 and GT2 upgrades. We like that all of the advanced safety features are available throughout the lineup.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Eugene, OR
Vehicle
Stinger Base
Stinger Premium
Stinger GT
Stinger GT1
Stinger GT2
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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GT1
3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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1 for sale near you
GT2
3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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2 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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standard
Not Available
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 6,200 rpm
255 hp @ 6,200 rpm
365 hp @ 6,000 rpm
365 hp @ 6,000 rpm
365 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
260 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
376 lb-ft @ 1,300 rpm
376 lb-ft @ 1,300 rpm
376 lb-ft @ 1,300 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/40R19 (FRONT) 255/35R19 (REAR)
225/40R19 (FRONT) 255/35R19 (REAR)
225/40R19 (FRONT) 255/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 8.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 8.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 8.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
350 / 461 miles
350 / 461 miles
270 / 398 miles
270 / 398 miles
270 / 398 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,611 lb.
3,611 lb.
3,829 lb.
3,829 lb.
3,829 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.6 in.
73.6 in.
73.6 in.
73.6 in.
73.6 in.
Height
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
Length
190.2 in.
190.2 in.
190.2 in.
190.2 in.
190.2 in.
Wheelbase
114.4 in.
114.4 in.
114.4 in.
114.4 in.
114.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.3 cu. ft.
23.3 cu. ft.
23.3 cu. ft.
23.3 cu. ft.
23.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather
Light Gray, leather
Black, leather
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Red, leather
Black, leather
Black, premium leather
Light Gray, premium leather
Red, premium leather
Exterior
Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver
Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Micro Blue
Silky Silver
Silky Silver
HiChrome Red
Sunset Yellow
Aurora Black
Panthera Metal
Snow White Pearl
Micro Blue
HiChrome Red
Ceramic Silver
Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Micro Blue
Silky Silver
Silky Silver
HiChrome Red
Ceramic Silver
Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Micro Blue