How much does the 2015 Kia Optima cost?

The 2015 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $21,840, ranging up to $35,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $21,840; EX from $24,340; SX from $25,790; Base from $25,990; SX Turbo from $27,700; SXL Turbo from $35,500.

What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Kia Optima?

The 2015 Kia Optima achieves up to 38 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2015 Kia Optima have?

The 2015 Kia Optima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2015 Kia Optima safe?

The 2015 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2015 Kia Optima come in?

The 2015 Kia Optima is available in 6 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2015 Kia Optima

7 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$21,840 – $35,500

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

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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)

$21,840

Typical monthly

$432/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2015 Kia Optima trims

LX
MSRP
$21,840
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/34
Horsepower
192 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$24,340
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/34
Horsepower
192 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$25,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/34
Horsepower
192 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
Base
MSRP
$25,990
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 Turbo
MSRP
$27,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/31
Horsepower
274 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
Hybrid EX
MSRP
$32,150
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
—
SXL Turbo
MSRP
$35,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/31
Horsepower
274 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2015 Kia Optima trim specifications
Spec	LX	EX	SX	Base	SX Turbo	Hybrid EX	SXL Turbo
MSRP	$21,840	$24,340	$25,790	$25,990	$27,700	$32,150	$35,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	23/34	23/34	23/34	36/40	20/31	35/39	20/31
Horsepower	192 hp	192 hp	192 hp	199 hp	274 hp	199 hp	274 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	15.4	10.8	15.4	10.8	15.4
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
SXgas
Basehybrid
SX Turbogas
Hybrid EXhybrid
SXL Turbogas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Baseregular unleaded
SX Turboregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
SXL Turboregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
SXI4
BaseI4
SX TurboI4
Hybrid EXI4
SXL TurboI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
EX2.4 L
SX2.4 L
Base2.4 L
SX Turbo2 L
Hybrid EX2.4 L
SXL Turbo2 L
Horsepower: LX192 hp
EX192 hp
SX192 hp
Base199 hp
SX Turbo274 hp
Hybrid EX199 hp
SXL Turbo274 hp
Torque: LX181 lb-ft
EX181 lb-ft
SX181 lb-ft
Base235 lb-ft
SX Turbo269 lb-ft
Hybrid EX235 lb-ft
SXL Turbo269 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
Base6-speed shiftable automatic
SX Turbo6-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SXL Turbo6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive
Basefront wheel drive
SX Turbofront wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
SXL Turbofront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
EXSedan
SXSedan
BaseSedan
SX TurboSedan
Hybrid EXSedan
SXL TurboSedan
Doors: LX4
EX4
SX4
Base4
SX Turbo4
Hybrid EX4
SXL Turbo4
Seating: LX5
EX5
SX5
Base5
SX Turbo5
Hybrid EX5
SXL Turbo5
Length: LX190.7 in
EX190.7 in
SX190.7 in
Base190.7 in
SX Turbo190.7 in
Hybrid EX190.7 in
SXL Turbo190.7 in
Width: LX72.1 in
EX72.1 in
SX72.1 in
Base72 in
SX Turbo72.1 in
Hybrid EX72 in
SXL Turbo72.1 in
Height: LX57.1 in
EX57.1 in
SX57.1 in
Base57.1 in
SX Turbo57.1 in
Hybrid EX57.1 in
SXL Turbo57.1 in
Wheelbase: LX110 in
EX110 in
SX110 in
Base110 in
SX Turbo110 in
Hybrid EX110 in
SXL Turbo110 in
Ground clearance: LX5.1 in
EX5.1 in
SX5.1 in
Base5.1 in
SX Turbo5.1 in
Hybrid EX5.1 in
SXL Turbo5.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15.4 cu ft
EX15.4 cu ft
SX15.4 cu ft
Base10.8 cu ft
SX Turbo15.4 cu ft
Hybrid EX10.8 cu ft
SXL Turbo15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX—
EX—
SX—
Base10.8 cu ft
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX10.8 cu ft
SXL Turbo—
Curb weight: LX3,237 lbs
EX3,272 lbs
SX3,327 lbs
Base3,496 lbs
SX Turbo3,468 lbs
Hybrid EX3,622 lbs
SXL Turbo3,468 lbs
Fuel tank: LX18.5 gal
EX18.5 gal
SX18.5 gal
Base17.2 gal
SX Turbo18.5 gal
Hybrid EX17.2 gal
SXL Turbo18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX27
EX27
SX27
Base38
SX Turbo24
Hybrid EX37
SXL Turbo24
City MPG: LX23
EX23
SX23
Base36
SX Turbo20
Hybrid EX35
SXL Turbo20
Highway MPG: LX34
EX34
SX34
Base40
SX Turbo31
Hybrid EX39
SXL Turbo31

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	SX	Base	SX Turbo	Hybrid EX	SXL Turbo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2 L	2.4 L	2 L
Horsepower	192 hp	192 hp	192 hp	199 hp	274 hp	199 hp	274 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	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	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	190.7 in	190.7 in	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 in	72.1 in	72 in	72.1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in
Wheelbase	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in	110 in
Ground clearance	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	10.8 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	10.8 cu ft	15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	10.8 cu ft	—	10.8 cu ft	—
Curb weight	3,237 lbs	3,272 lbs	3,327 lbs	3,496 lbs	3,468 lbs	3,622 lbs	3,468 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	17.2 gal	18.5 gal	17.2 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	27	27	27	38	24	37	24
City MPG	23	23	23	36	20	35	20
Highway MPG	34	34	34	40	31	39	31

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2015 Kia Optima FAQ

How much does the 2015 Kia Optima cost?: The 2015 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $21,840, ranging up to $35,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $21,840; EX from $24,340; SX from $25,790; Base from $25,990; SX Turbo from $27,700; SXL Turbo from $35,500.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Kia Optima?: The 2015 Kia Optima achieves up to 38 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2015 Kia Optima have?: The 2015 Kia Optima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2015 Kia Optima safe?: The 2015 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2015 Kia Optima come in?: The 2015 Kia Optima is available in 6 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.