
2019 Kia Optima
SX
Phil Smith Mitsubishi of Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point, FL
8 trims · Sedan
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record
8 live listings from $9,987 · median $14,367

SX
Phil Smith Mitsubishi of Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point, FL

S
Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC

LX
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Oak Ridge, TN

LX
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Lee's Summit, MO

S
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S
Fred Anderson Kia Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
How much should you pay for the Kia Optima? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Based on LX
Total price (LX MSRP)
$22,200
Typical monthly
$440/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| Spec | LX | LX Turbo | EX | Hybrid Premium | SX Turbo | Hybrid EX | Plug-In Hybrid EX | SXL Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,200 | $24,140 | $25,440 | $25,995 | $29,940 | $30,990 | $35,210 | $36,090 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/34 | 28/37 | 24/34 | 39/46 | 22/31 | 39/46 | 40 MPG | 22/31 |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 178 hp | 185 hp | 192 hp | 245 hp | 192 hp | 202 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 276 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 gas | 1.6L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 2L I4 hybrid | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 hybrid | 2L I4 plug-in hybrid | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 13.4 | 15.9 | 13.4 | 9.9 | 15.9 |
| 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.
| Spec | LX | LX Turbo | EX | Hybrid Premium | SX Turbo | Hybrid EX | Plug-In Hybrid EX | SXL Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | hybrid | gas | hybrid | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 178 hp | 185 hp | 192 hp | 245 hp | 192 hp | 202 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 276 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 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 | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 57.5 in | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 13.4 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 13.4 cu ft | 9.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | — | — | — | 13.4 cu ft | — | 13.4 cu ft | 9.9 cu ft | — |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lbs | 3,224 lbs | 3,362 lbs | 3,486 lbs | 3,494 lbs | 3,538 lbs | 3,788 lbs | 3,594 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 15.9 gal | 18.5 gal | 15.9 gal | 15.9 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 31 | 28 | 42 | 25 | 42 | 40 | 25 |
| City MPG | 24 | 28 | 24 | 39 | 22 | 39 | — | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 37 | 34 | 46 | 31 | 46 | — | 31 |
| Combined MPGe | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | — |