How much does the 2010 Kia Optima cost?

The 2010 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $17,995, ranging up to $22,795 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $17,995; EX from $20,995; SX from $21,795.

What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Kia Optima?

The 2010 Kia Optima achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2010 Kia Optima have?

The 2010 Kia Optima offers up to 15 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2010 Kia Optima come in?

The 2010 Kia Optima is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2010 Kia Optima

3 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$17,995 – $22,795

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Pricing

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

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)

$17,995

Typical monthly

$356/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2010 Kia Optima trims

LX
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,995 – $19,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
169 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15
Max towing
—
EX
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,995 – $21,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
169 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15
Max towing
—
SX
2 configurations
MSRP
$21,795 – $22,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
169 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15
Max towing
—

Compare 2010 Kia Optima trim specifications
Spec	LX2 configurations	EX2 configurations	SX2 configurations
MSRP	$17,995 – $19,195	$20,995 – $21,995	$21,795 – $22,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/32	22/32	22/32
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Torque	169 lb-ft	169 lb-ft	169 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15	15	15
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
EXgas
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
EX2.4 L
SX2.4 L
Horsepower: LX175 hp
EX175 hp
SX175 hp
Torque: LX169 lb-ft
EX169 lb-ft
SX169 lb-ft
Transmission: LX5-speed manual
EX5-speed shiftable automatic
SX5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
EXSedan
SXSedan
Doors: LX4
EX4
SX4
Seating: LX5
EX5
SX5
Length: LX189 in
EX189 in
SX189 in
Width: LX71.1 in
EX71.1 in
SX71.1 in
Height: LX58.3 in
EX58.3 in
SX58.3 in
Wheelbase: LX107.1 in
EX107.1 in
SX107.1 in
Ground clearance: LX6.3 in
EX6.3 in
SX6.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15 cu ft
EX15 cu ft
SX15 cu ft
Curb weight: LX3,157 lbs
EX3,197 lbs
SX3,197 lbs
Fuel tank: LX16.4 gal
EX16.4 gal
SX16.4 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX25
EX25
SX25
City MPG: LX22
EX22
SX22
Highway MPG: LX32
EX32
SX32

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Torque	169 lb-ft	169 lb-ft	169 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	189 in	189 in	189 in
Width	71.1 in	71.1 in	71.1 in
Height	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	107.1 in	107.1 in	107.1 in
Ground clearance	6.3 in	6.3 in	6.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft
Curb weight	3,157 lbs	3,197 lbs	3,197 lbs
Fuel tank	16.4 gal	16.4 gal	16.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	25
City MPG	22	22	22
Highway MPG	32	32	32