How much does the 2018 Kia Optima cost?

The 2018 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $22,600, ranging up to $35,210 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $22,600; S from $23,600; LX Turbo from $24,400; EX from $25,700; Premium from $25,995; SX Turbo from $30,600.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Kia Optima?

The 2018 Kia Optima achieves up to 42 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

What is the electric range of the 2018 Kia Optima?

The 2018 Kia Optima offers up to 29 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Kia Optima have?

The 2018 Kia Optima offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2018 Kia Optima safe?

The 2018 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2018 Kia Optima come in?

The 2018 Kia Optima is available in 6 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Kia Optima

8 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$22,600 – $35,210

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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

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$22,600

Typical monthly

$448/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 2018 Kia Optima trims

LX
MSRP
$22,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/36
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
S
MSRP
$23,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/32
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
$24,400
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
$25,700
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
$30,600
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)
38/43
Horsepower
202 hp
Torque
276 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 plug-in hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Kia Optima trim specifications
Spec	LX	S	LX Turbo	EX	Hybrid Premium	SX Turbo	Hybrid EX	Plug-In Hybrid EX
MSRP	$22,600	$23,600	$24,400	$25,700	$25,995	$30,600	$30,990	$35,210
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/36	23/32	28/37	24/34	39/46	22/31	39/46	38/43
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	178 hp	185 hp	192 hp	245 hp	192 hp	202 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	276 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	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
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	15.9	13.4	15.9	13.4	9.9
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
Sgas
LX Turbogas
EXgas
Hybrid Premiumhybrid
SX Turbogas
Hybrid EXhybrid
Plug-In Hybrid EXplug-in hybrid
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
LX Turboregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Hybrid Premiumregular unleaded
SX Turboregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid EXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
SI4
LX TurboI4
EXI4
Hybrid PremiumI4
SX TurboI4
Hybrid EXI4
Plug-In Hybrid EXI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
S2.4 L
LX Turbo1.6 L
EX2.4 L
Hybrid Premium2 L
SX Turbo2 L
Hybrid EX2 L
Plug-In Hybrid EX2 L
Horsepower: LX185 hp
S185 hp
LX Turbo178 hp
EX185 hp
Hybrid Premium192 hp
SX Turbo245 hp
Hybrid EX192 hp
Plug-In Hybrid EX202 hp
Torque: LX178 lb-ft
S178 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
Transmission: LX6-speed shiftable automatic
S6-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
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
Sfront 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

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
SSedan
LX TurboSedan
EXSedan
Hybrid PremiumSedan
SX TurboSedan
Hybrid EXSedan
Plug-In Hybrid EXSedan
Doors: LX4
S4
LX Turbo4
EX4
Hybrid Premium4
SX Turbo4
Hybrid EX4
Plug-In Hybrid EX4
Seating: LX5
S5
LX Turbo5
EX5
Hybrid Premium5
SX Turbo5
Hybrid EX5
Plug-In Hybrid EX5
Length: LX191.1 in
S191.1 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
Width: LX73.2 in
S73.2 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
Height: LX57.7 in
S57.7 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
Wheelbase: LX110.4 in
S110.4 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
Ground clearance: LX5.3 in
S5.3 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

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15.9 cu ft
S15.9 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
Max cargo capacity: LX—
S—
LX Turbo—
EX—
Hybrid Premium13.4 cu ft
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
Curb weight: LX3,219 lbs
S3,362 lbs
LX Turbo3,224 lbs
EX3,362 lbs
Hybrid Premium3,486 lbs
SX Turbo3,594 lbs
Hybrid EX3,538 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX3,788 lbs
Fuel tank: LX18.5 gal
S18.5 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

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX29
S26
LX Turbo31
EX28
Hybrid Premium42
SX Turbo25
Hybrid EX42
Plug-In Hybrid EX40
City MPG: LX25
S23
LX Turbo28
EX24
Hybrid Premium39
SX Turbo22
Hybrid EX39
Plug-In Hybrid EX38
Highway MPG: LX36
S32
LX Turbo37
EX34
Hybrid Premium46
SX Turbo31
Hybrid EX46
Plug-In Hybrid EX43
Combined MPGe: LX—
S—
LX Turbo—
EX—
Hybrid Premium—
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX103
Electric range: LX—
S—
LX Turbo—
EX—
Hybrid Premium—
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX29 mi
Charge time (240V): LX—
S—
LX Turbo—
EX—
Hybrid Premium—
SX Turbo—
Hybrid EX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX2.7 hr

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	S	LX Turbo	EX	Hybrid Premium	SX Turbo	Hybrid EX	Plug-In Hybrid EX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid	plug-in hybrid
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	2.4 L	1.6 L	2.4 L	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	178 hp	185 hp	192 hp	245 hp	192 hp	202 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	276 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	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
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	57.7 in	57.5 in	57.7 in	57.5 in	57.5 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	5.3 in	5.1 in	5.3 in	5.1 in	5.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.9 cu ft	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
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	—	13.4 cu ft	—	13.4 cu ft	9.9 cu ft
Curb weight	3,219 lbs	3,362 lbs	3,224 lbs	3,362 lbs	3,486 lbs	3,594 lbs	3,538 lbs	3,788 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	15.9 gal	18.5 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	26	31	28	42	25	42	40
City MPG	25	23	28	24	39	22	39	38
Highway MPG	36	32	37	34	46	31	46	43
Combined MPGe	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	103
Electric range	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	29 mi
Charge time (240V)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2.7 hr