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2019 Kia Optima

6 trims · Sedan

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$10,488

8 for sale · Starting MSRP $22,990 – $35,390

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

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

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

Kia Optima for sale

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

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Pricing

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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)

$22,990

Typical monthly

$455/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.

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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
    —

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

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2019 Kia Optima FAQ

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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,488.
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. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
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.