How much does the 2012 Kia Optima cost?

The 2012 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $19,500, ranging up to $26,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $19,500; EX from $23,200; EX Turbo from $25,100; Hybrid from $25,700; SX from $26,500.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Kia Optima?

The 2012 Kia Optima achieves up to 37 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Kia Optima have?

The 2012 Kia Optima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Kia Optima safe?

The 2012 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Kia Optima come in?

The 2012 Kia Optima is available in 5 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Kia Optima

5 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$19,500 – $26,500

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

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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

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$19,500

Typical monthly

$386/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 2012 Kia Optima trims

LX
2 configurations
MSRP
$19,500 – $21,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/35
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
186 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$23,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/35
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
186 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
EX Turbo
MSRP
$25,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/34
Horsepower
274 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
Hybrid
MSRP
$25,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
35/40
Horsepower
206 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$26,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/34
Horsepower
274 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Kia Optima trim specifications
Spec	LX2 configurations	EX	EX Turbo	Hybrid	SX
MSRP	$19,500 – $21,000	$23,200	$25,100	$25,700	$26,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/35	24/35	22/34	35/40	22/34
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	274 hp	206 hp	274 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	15.4	9.9	15.4
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
EX Turbogas
Hybridhybrid
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
EX Turboregular unleaded
Hybridregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
EX TurboI4
HybridI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
EX2.4 L
EX Turbo2 L
Hybrid2.4 L
SX2 L
Horsepower: LX200 hp
EX200 hp
EX Turbo274 hp
Hybrid206 hp
SX274 hp
Torque: LX186 lb-ft
EX186 lb-ft
EX Turbo269 lb-ft
Hybrid195 lb-ft
SX269 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed manual
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX Turbo6-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
EX Turbofront wheel drive
Hybridfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
EXSedan
EX TurboSedan
HybridSedan
SXSedan
Doors: LX4
EX4
EX Turbo4
Hybrid4
SX4
Seating: LX5
EX5
EX Turbo5
Hybrid5
SX5
Length: LX190.7 in
EX190.7 in
EX Turbo190.7 in
Hybrid190.7 in
SX190.7 in
Width: LX72.1 in
EX72.1 in
EX Turbo72.1 in
Hybrid72.1 in
SX72.1 in
Height: LX57.3 in
EX57.3 in
EX Turbo57.3 in
Hybrid57.3 in
SX57.3 in
Wheelbase: LX110 in
EX110 in
EX Turbo110 in
Hybrid110 in
SX110 in
Ground clearance: LX5.3 in
EX5.3 in
EX Turbo5.3 in
Hybrid5.1 in
SX5.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15.4 cu ft
EX15.4 cu ft
EX Turbo15.4 cu ft
Hybrid9.9 cu ft
SX15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX—
EX—
EX Turbo—
Hybrid9.9 cu ft
SX—
Curb weight: LX3,230 lbs
EX3,223 lbs
EX Turbo3,385 lbs
Hybrid3,490 lbs
SX3,385 lbs
Fuel tank: LX18.5 gal
EX18.5 gal
EX Turbo18.5 gal
Hybrid17.2 gal
SX18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX28
EX28
EX Turbo26
Hybrid37
SX26
City MPG: LX24
EX24
EX Turbo22
Hybrid35
SX22
Highway MPG: LX35
EX35
EX Turbo34
Hybrid40
SX34

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	EX Turbo	Hybrid	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2 L	2.4 L	2 L
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	274 hp	206 hp	274 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	190.7 in	190.7 in	190.7 in	190.7 in	190.7 in
Width	72.1 in	72.1 in	72.1 in	72.1 in	72.1 in
Height	57.3 in	57.3 in	57.3 in	57.3 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.1 in	5.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	9.9 cu ft	—
Curb weight	3,230 lbs	3,223 lbs	3,385 lbs	3,490 lbs	3,385 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	17.2 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	26	37	26
City MPG	24	24	22	35	22
Highway MPG	35	35	34	40	34