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2020 Kia Optima

8 trims · Sedan

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$9,987

8 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,390 – $36,090

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

Kia Optima for sale

8 live listings from $9,987 · median $14,367

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Optima? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$23,390

Typical monthly

$463/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2020 Kia Optima trims

  • LX

    MSRP
    $23,390
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/35
    Horsepower
    185 hp
    Torque
    178 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.9
    Max towing
    —

  • S

    MSRP
    $24,890
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/32
    Horsepower
    185 hp
    Torque
    178 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.9
    Max towing
    —

  • SE

    MSRP
    $26,390
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/32
    Horsepower
    185 hp
    Torque
    178 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.9
    Max towing
    —

  • EX

    MSRP
    $27,190
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/37
    Horsepower
    178 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.9
    Max towing
    —

  • Hybrid EX

    MSRP
    $29,310
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    40/45
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    271 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    13.4
    Max towing
    —

  • EX Premium

    MSRP
    $30,190
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/37
    Horsepower
    178 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.9
    Max towing
    —

  • SX

    MSRP
    $32,190
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/30
    Horsepower
    245 hp
    Torque
    260 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.9
    Max towing
    —

  • Plug-In Hybrid EX

    MSRP
    $36,090
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    38/44
    Horsepower
    202 hp
    Torque
    276 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 plug-in hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    9.9
    Max towing
    —

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
LXgas
Sgas
SEgas
EXgas
Hybrid EXhybrid
EX Premiumgas
SXgas
Plug-In Hybrid EXplug-in hybrid
Fuel type
LXregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
EX Premiumregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid EXregular unleaded
Cylinders
LXI4
SI4
SEI4
EXI4
Hybrid EXI4
EX PremiumI4
SXI4
Plug-In Hybrid EXI4
Displacement
LX2.4 L
S2.4 L
SE2.4 L
EX1.6 L
Hybrid EX2 L
EX Premium1.6 L
SX2 L
Plug-In Hybrid EX2 L
Horsepower
LX185 hp
S185 hp
SE185 hp
EX178 hp
Hybrid EX192 hp
EX Premium178 hp
SX245 hp
Plug-In Hybrid EX202 hp
Torque
LX178 lb-ft
S178 lb-ft
SE178 lb-ft
EX195 lb-ft
Hybrid EX271 lb-ft
EX Premium195 lb-ft
SX260 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX276 lb-ft
Transmission
LX6-speed shiftable automatic
S6-speed shiftable automatic
SE6-speed shiftable automatic
EX7-speed automated manual
Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX Premium7-speed automated manual
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
Plug-In Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
LXfront wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
EX Premiumfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive
Plug-In Hybrid EXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
LXSedan
SSedan
SESedan
EXSedan
Hybrid EXSedan
EX PremiumSedan
SXSedan
Plug-In Hybrid EXSedan
Doors
LX4
S4
SE4
EX4
Hybrid EX4
EX Premium4
SX4
Plug-In Hybrid EX4
Seating
LX5
S5
SE5
EX5
Hybrid EX5
EX Premium5
SX5
Plug-In Hybrid EX5
Length
LX191.1 in
S191.1 in
SE191.1 in
EX191.1 in
Hybrid EX191.1 in
EX Premium191.1 in
SX191.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX191.1 in
Width
LX73.2 in
S73.2 in
SE73.2 in
EX73.2 in
Hybrid EX73.2 in
EX Premium73.2 in
SX73.2 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX73.2 in
Height
LX57.7 in
S57.7 in
SE57.7 in
EX57.7 in
Hybrid EX57.5 in
EX Premium57.7 in
SX57.7 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX57.5 in
Wheelbase
LX110.4 in
S110.4 in
SE110.4 in
EX110.4 in
Hybrid EX110.4 in
EX Premium110.4 in
SX110.4 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX110.4 in
Ground clearance
LX5.3 in
S5.3 in
SE5.3 in
EX5.3 in
Hybrid EX5.1 in
EX Premium5.3 in
SX5.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX5.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
LX15.9 cu ft
S15.9 cu ft
SE15.9 cu ft
EX15.9 cu ft
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
EX Premium15.9 cu ft
SX15.9 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
LX—
S—
SE—
EX—
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
EX Premium—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
Curb weight
LX3,230 lbs
S3,298 lbs
SE—
EX3,285 lbs
Hybrid EX3,496 lbs
EX Premium3,285 lbs
SX3,558 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX3,799 lbs
Fuel tank
LX18.5 gal
S18.5 gal
SE18.5 gal
EX18.5 gal
Hybrid EX15.9 gal
EX Premium18.5 gal
SX18.5 gal
Plug-In Hybrid EX14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
LX29
S27
SE27
EX31
Hybrid EX42
EX Premium31
SX24
Plug-In Hybrid EX41
City MPG
LX25
S24
SE24
EX27
Hybrid EX40
EX Premium27
SX21
Plug-In Hybrid EX38
Highway MPG
LX35
S32
SE32
EX37
Hybrid EX45
EX Premium37
SX30
Plug-In Hybrid EX44
Combined MPGe
LX—
S—
SE—
EX—
Hybrid EX—
EX Premium—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX101
Electric range
LX—
S—
SE—
EX—
Hybrid EX—
EX Premium—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX28 mi
Charge time (240V)
LX—
S—
SE—
EX—
Hybrid EX—
EX Premium—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX2.7 hr

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2020 Kia Optima FAQ

How much does the 2020 Kia Optima cost?
The 2020 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $23,390, ranging up to $36,090 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $23,390; S from $24,890; SE from $26,390; EX from $27,190; EX Premium from $30,190; SX from $32,190. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $9,987.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2020 Kia Optima achieves up to 42 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
What is the electric range of the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2020 Kia Optima offers up to 28 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
How much cargo space does the 2020 Kia Optima have?
The 2020 Kia Optima offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2020 Kia Optima safe?
The 2020 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.
How many trims does the 2020 Kia Optima come in?
The 2020 Kia Optima is available in 6 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.