How much does the 2019 Kia Optima cost?

The 2019 Kia Optima has a starting MSRP of $22,990, ranging up to $35,390 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $22,990; S from $24,990; EX from $26,890; SX from $31,990.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Kia Optima?

The 2019 Kia Optima achieves up to 41 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

What is the electric range of the 2019 Kia Optima?

The 2019 Kia Optima offers up to 29 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.

How much cargo space does the 2019 Kia Optima have?

The 2019 Kia Optima offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2019 Kia Optima safe?

The 2019 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2019 Kia Optima come in?

The 2019 Kia Optima is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2019 Kia Optima

6 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$22,990 – $35,390

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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)

$22,990

Typical monthly

$455/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 2019 Kia Optima trims

LX
MSRP
$22,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
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
$24,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$26,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/37
Horsepower
178 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
Hybrid EX
MSRP
$28,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
39/45
Horsepower
192 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.4
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$31,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
Plug-In Hybrid EX
MSRP
$35,390
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 2019 Kia Optima trim specifications
Spec	LX	S	EX	Hybrid EX	SX	Plug-In Hybrid EX
MSRP	$22,990	$24,990	$26,890	$28,090	$31,990	$35,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/33	24/33	27/37	39/45	21/30	38/43
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	178 hp	192 hp	245 hp	202 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	276 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas	2L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas	2L I4 plug-in hybrid
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.9	15.9	15.9	13.4	15.9	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
EXgas
Hybrid EXhybrid
SXgas
Plug-In Hybrid EXplug-in hybrid
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid EXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
SI4
EXI4
Hybrid EXI4
SXI4
Plug-In Hybrid EXI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
S2.4 L
EX1.6 L
Hybrid EX2 L
SX2 L
Plug-In Hybrid EX2 L
Horsepower: LX185 hp
S185 hp
EX178 hp
Hybrid EX192 hp
SX245 hp
Plug-In Hybrid EX202 hp
Torque: LX178 lb-ft
S178 lb-ft
EX195 lb-ft
Hybrid EX271 lb-ft
SX260 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX276 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed shiftable automatic
S6-speed shiftable automatic
EX7-speed automated manual
Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
Plug-In Hybrid EX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive
Plug-In Hybrid EXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
SSedan
EXSedan
Hybrid EXSedan
SXSedan
Plug-In Hybrid EXSedan
Doors: LX4
S4
EX4
Hybrid EX4
SX4
Plug-In Hybrid EX4
Seating: LX5
S5
EX5
Hybrid EX5
SX5
Plug-In Hybrid EX5
Length: LX191.1 in
S191.1 in
EX191.1 in
Hybrid EX191.1 in
SX191.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX191.1 in
Width: LX73.2 in
S73.2 in
EX73.2 in
Hybrid EX73.2 in
SX73.2 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX73.2 in
Height: LX57.7 in
S57.7 in
EX57.7 in
Hybrid EX57.5 in
SX57.7 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX57.5 in
Wheelbase: LX110.4 in
S110.4 in
EX110.4 in
Hybrid EX110.4 in
SX110.4 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX110.4 in
Ground clearance: LX5.3 in
S5.3 in
EX5.3 in
Hybrid EX5.1 in
SX5.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX5.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX15.9 cu ft
S15.9 cu ft
EX15.9 cu ft
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
SX15.9 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX—
S—
EX—
Hybrid EX13.4 cu ft
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX9.9 cu ft
Curb weight: LX3,230 lbs
S3,298 lbs
EX3,285 lbs
Hybrid EX3,486 lbs
SX3,558 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX3,788 lbs
Fuel tank: LX18.5 gal
S18.5 gal
EX18.5 gal
Hybrid EX15.9 gal
SX18.5 gal
Plug-In Hybrid EX14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX27
S27
EX31
Hybrid EX41
SX24
Plug-In Hybrid EX40
City MPG: LX24
S24
EX27
Hybrid EX39
SX21
Plug-In Hybrid EX38
Highway MPG: LX33
S33
EX37
Hybrid EX45
SX30
Plug-In Hybrid EX43
Combined MPGe: LX—
S—
EX—
Hybrid EX—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX103
Electric range: LX—
S—
EX—
Hybrid EX—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX29 mi
Charge time (240V): LX—
S—
EX—
Hybrid EX—
SX—
Plug-In Hybrid EX2.7 hr

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	S	EX	Hybrid EX	SX	Plug-In Hybrid EX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	plug-in hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	1.6 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	178 hp	192 hp	245 hp	202 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 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
Drivetrain	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
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	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
Width	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
Wheelbase	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
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	13.4 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	13.4 cu ft	—	9.9 cu ft
Curb weight	3,230 lbs	3,298 lbs	3,285 lbs	3,486 lbs	3,558 lbs	3,788 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	15.9 gal	18.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	27	27	31	41	24	40
City MPG	24	24	27	39	21	38
Highway MPG	33	33	37	45	30	43
Combined MPGe	—	—	—	—	—	103
Electric range	—	—	—	—	—	29 mi
Charge time (240V)	—	—	—	—	—	2.7 hr