How much does the 2017 Kia Optima cost?

The 2017 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $22,200, ranging up to $36,090 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $22,200; LX Turbo from $24,140; EX from $25,440; Premium from $25,995; SX Turbo from $29,940; SXL Turbo from $36,090.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Kia Optima?

The 2017 Kia Optima achieves up to 42 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2017 Kia Optima have?

The 2017 Kia Optima offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2017 Kia Optima safe?

The 2017 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2017 Kia Optima come in?

The 2017 Kia Optima is available in 6 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2017 Kia Optima

8 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$22,200 – $36,090

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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)

$22,200

Typical monthly

$440/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 2017 Kia Optima trims

LX
MSRP
$22,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/34
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
LX Turbo
MSRP
$24,140
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/37
Horsepower
178 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$25,440
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/34
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
Hybrid Premium
MSRP
$25,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
39/46
Horsepower
192 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.4
Max towing
—
SX Turbo
MSRP
$29,940
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
Hybrid EX
MSRP
$30,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
39/46
Horsepower
192 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.4
Max towing
—
Plug-In Hybrid EX
MSRP
$35,210
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
40 MPG
Horsepower
202 hp
Torque
276 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 plug-in hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
SXL Turbo
MSRP
$36,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2017 Kia Optima trim specifications
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.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
LX Turbogas
EXgas
Hybrid Premiumhybrid
SX Turbogas
Hybrid EXhybrid
Plug-In Hybrid EXplug-in hybrid
SXL Turbogas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
LX Turboregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Hybrid Premiumregular unleaded
SX Turboregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid EXregular unleaded
SXL Turboregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
LX TurboI4
EXI4
Hybrid PremiumI4
SX TurboI4
Hybrid EXI4
Plug-In Hybrid EXI4
SXL TurboI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
LX Turbo1.6 L
EX2.4 L
Hybrid Premium2 L
SX Turbo2 L
Hybrid EX2 L
Plug-In Hybrid EX2 L
SXL Turbo2 L
Horsepower: LX185 hp
LX Turbo178 hp
EX185 hp
Hybrid Premium192 hp
SX Turbo245 hp
Hybrid EX192 hp
Plug-In Hybrid EX202 hp
SXL Turbo245 hp
Torque: LX178 lb-ft
LX Turbo195 lb-ft
EX178 lb-ft
Hybrid Premium271 lb-ft
SX Turbo260 lb-ft
Hybrid EX271 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX276 lb-ft
SXL Turbo260 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed shiftable automatic
LX Turbo7-speed automated manual
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid Premium6-speed shiftable automatic
SX Turbo6-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
Plug-In Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SXL Turbo6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
LX Turbofront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
Hybrid Premiumfront wheel drive
SX Turbofront wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
Plug-In Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
SXL Turbofront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
LX TurboSedan
EXSedan
Hybrid PremiumSedan
SX TurboSedan
Hybrid EXSedan
Plug-In Hybrid EXSedan
SXL TurboSedan
Doors: LX4
LX Turbo4
EX4
Hybrid Premium4
SX Turbo4
Hybrid EX4
Plug-In Hybrid EX4
SXL Turbo4
Seating: LX5
LX Turbo5
EX5
Hybrid Premium5
SX Turbo5
Hybrid EX5
Plug-In Hybrid EX5
SXL Turbo5
Length: LX191.1 in
LX Turbo191.1 in
EX191.1 in
Hybrid Premium191.1 in
SX Turbo191.1 in
Hybrid EX191.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX191.1 in
SXL Turbo191.1 in
Width: LX73.2 in
LX Turbo73.2 in
EX73.2 in
Hybrid Premium73.2 in
SX Turbo73.2 in
Hybrid EX73.2 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX73.2 in
SXL Turbo73.2 in
Height: LX57.7 in
LX Turbo57.7 in
EX57.7 in
Hybrid Premium57.5 in
SX Turbo57.7 in
Hybrid EX57.5 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX57.5 in
SXL Turbo57.7 in
Wheelbase: LX110.4 in
LX Turbo110.4 in
EX110.4 in
Hybrid Premium110.4 in
SX Turbo110.4 in
Hybrid EX110.4 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX110.4 in
SXL Turbo110.4 in
Ground clearance: LX5.3 in
LX Turbo5.3 in
EX5.3 in
Hybrid Premium5.1 in
SX Turbo5.3 in
Hybrid EX5.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX5.1 in
SXL Turbo5.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15.9 cu ft
LX Turbo15.9 cu ft
EX15.9 cu ft
Hybrid Premium13.4 cu ft
SX Turbo15.9 cu ft
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
SXL Turbo15.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX—
LX Turbo—
EX—
Hybrid Premium13.4 cu ft
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
SXL Turbo—
Curb weight: LX3,219 lbs
LX Turbo3,224 lbs
EX3,362 lbs
Hybrid Premium3,486 lbs
SX Turbo3,494 lbs
Hybrid EX3,538 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX3,788 lbs
SXL Turbo3,594 lbs
Fuel tank: LX18.5 gal
LX Turbo18.5 gal
EX18.5 gal
Hybrid Premium15.9 gal
SX Turbo18.5 gal
Hybrid EX15.9 gal
Plug-In Hybrid EX15.9 gal
SXL Turbo18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX28
LX Turbo31
EX28
Hybrid Premium42
SX Turbo25
Hybrid EX42
Plug-In Hybrid EX40
SXL Turbo25
City MPG: LX24
LX Turbo28
EX24
Hybrid Premium39
SX Turbo22
Hybrid EX39
Plug-In Hybrid EX—
SXL Turbo22
Highway MPG: LX34
LX Turbo37
EX34
Hybrid Premium46
SX Turbo31
Hybrid EX46
Plug-In Hybrid EX—
SXL Turbo31
Combined MPGe: LX—
LX Turbo—
EX—
Hybrid Premium—
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX103
SXL Turbo—

Full specifications by trim
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	—