How much does the 2013 Kia Optima cost?

The 2013 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $21,350, ranging up to $31,950 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $21,350; EX from $23,650; LX Hybrid from $25,900; SX from $26,800; EX Hybrid from $31,950.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Kia Optima?

The 2013 Kia Optima achieves up to 38 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2013 Kia Optima have?

The 2013 Kia Optima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2013 Kia Optima safe?

The 2013 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2013 Kia Optima come in?

The 2013 Kia Optima is available in 5 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2013 Kia Optima

5 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$21,350 – $31,950

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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

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)

$21,350

Typical monthly

$423/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 2013 Kia Optima trims

LX
MSRP
$21,350
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
$23,650
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
—
LX Hybrid
MSRP
$25,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
36/40
Horsepower
199 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
10.8
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$26,800
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
—
EX Hybrid
MSRP
$31,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
35/39
Horsepower
199 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
10.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2013 Kia Optima trim specifications
Spec	LX	EX	LX Hybrid	SX	EX Hybrid
MSRP	$21,350	$23,650	$25,900	$26,800	$31,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/35	24/35	36/40	22/34	35/39
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	199 hp	274 hp	199 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	235 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 hybrid
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	10.8	15.4	10.8
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
EXgas
LX Hybridhybrid
SXgas
EX Hybridhybrid
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
LX Hybridregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
EX Hybridregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
LX HybridI4
SXI4
EX HybridI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
EX2.4 L
LX Hybrid2.4 L
SX2 L
EX Hybrid2.4 L
Horsepower: LX200 hp
EX200 hp
LX Hybrid199 hp
SX274 hp
EX Hybrid199 hp
Torque: LX186 lb-ft
EX186 lb-ft
LX Hybrid235 lb-ft
SX269 lb-ft
EX Hybrid235 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
LX Hybrid6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX Hybrid6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
LX Hybridfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive
EX Hybridfront wheel drive

Dimensions

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

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15.4 cu ft
EX15.4 cu ft
LX Hybrid10.8 cu ft
SX15.4 cu ft
EX Hybrid10.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX—
EX—
LX Hybrid10.8 cu ft
SX—
EX Hybrid10.8 cu ft
Curb weight: LX3,223 lbs
EX3,223 lbs
LX Hybrid3,496 lbs
SX3,385 lbs
EX Hybrid3,622 lbs
Fuel tank: LX18.5 gal
EX18.5 gal
LX Hybrid17.2 gal
SX18.5 gal
EX Hybrid17.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX28
EX28
LX Hybrid38
SX26
EX Hybrid37
City MPG: LX24
EX24
LX Hybrid36
SX22
EX Hybrid35
Highway MPG: LX35
EX35
LX Hybrid40
SX34
EX Hybrid39

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	LX Hybrid	SX	EX Hybrid
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid
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	2.4 L	2 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	199 hp	274 hp	199 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	235 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	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	57.1 in	57.3 in	57.1 in
Wheelbase	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.1 in	5.3 in	5.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	10.8 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	10.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	10.8 cu ft	—	10.8 cu ft
Curb weight	3,223 lbs	3,223 lbs	3,496 lbs	3,385 lbs	3,622 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	17.2 gal	18.5 gal	17.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	38	26	37
City MPG	24	24	36	22	35
Highway MPG	35	35	40	34	39