Kia logo

2015 Kia Optima

7 trims · Sedan

From live listings

$10,488

8 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,840 – $35,500

See inventory (8)All Kia models

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

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

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

Kia Optima for sale

8 live listings from $10,488 · median $14,117

See all inventory

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)

$21,840

Typical monthly

$432/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.

Open loan calculator
Shop now

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
    —

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

Research similar vehicles

2015 Volkswagen Passat

From $21,340 · up to 35 MPG

Compare side by side

2015 Subaru WRX

From $26,295 · up to 24 MPG

Compare side by side

2015 Honda Accord

From $22,105 · up to 47 MPG

Compare side by side

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

From $17,395 · up to 29 MPG

Compare side by side

2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited

From $25,830 · up to 22 MPG

Compare side by side

2015 Acura ILX

From $27,050 · up to 28 MPG

Compare side by side

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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,488.
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.