About the Kia Optima
- Production
- 2020 (0 years)
- Generations
- 6 generations, across 10 model years
- Recall campaigns
- 40 campaigns across 9 model years (US-NHTSA)
- Latest MSRP (2020, US)
- $34,300–$48,400 USD est.
Overview
The Kia Optima is a car that has been in production since 2020. Our catalog covers 6 generations of the Optima across 10 model years, with detailed specifications for every trim. For the most recent year on record, the estimated price is $34,300–$48,400 USD. 40 safety recall campaigns have been recorded with the U.S. NHTSA — the year pages below break these down.
Reviews on YouTube (6)
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Kia Optima saloon review - CarBuyer
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2019 Kia Optima Sportswagon PHEV Review - Better Than Full A EV? New Motoring
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2017 Kia Optima Plug In Hybrid Review and Road Test | Detailed in 4K UHD
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Should you buy a USED Kia Optima? What goes WRONG?
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KIA Optima PHEV | Fully Charged
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Kia Optima saloon in-depth review - Carbuyer
Curated YouTube reviews. Clicking opens video on youtube.com.
Generations
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kia-optima-iv-sportswagon-facelift-2018 2018–2020
2018–2020 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4855 mm, width 1860 mm, height 1470 mm, wheelbase 2805 mm | Engines: GT 2.0 T-GDI (238 Hp) GPF Sportmatic, 2.0 GDI (205 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid Automatic, +5 more; up to 238 Hp
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kia-optima-iv-facelift-2018 2018–2020
2018–2020 | Sedan | length 4855 mm, width 1860 mm, height 1466 mm, wheelbase 2805 mm | Engines: 2.4 MPI (171 Hp) Sportmatic, 2.4 GDI (185 Hp) Sportmatic, +8 more; up to 245 Hp
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kia-optima-iv-sportswagon 2016–2018
2016–2018 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4855 mm, width 1860 mm, height 1470 mm, wheelbase 2805 mm | Engines: GT 2.0 T-GDI (245 Hp) Automatic, 2.0 GDI (205 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid Automatic, +4 more; up to 245 Hp
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kia-optima-iii-facelift-2013 2013–2016
2013–2016 | Sedan | length 4845 mm, width 1830 mm, height 1455 mm, wheelbase 2795 mm | Engines: 2.4 MPI (199 Hp) Hybrid Sportmatic, 2.4 GDI (194 Hp) Automatic, +7 more; up to 278 Hp
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kia-optima-ii-facelift-2008 2008–2010
2008–2010 | Sedan | length 4800 mm, width 1805 mm, height 1480 mm, wheelbase 2720 mm | Engines: 2.7 V6 (193 Hp) Automatic, 2.4 CVVT (177 Hp), +3 more; up to 193 Hp
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kia-optima-i-facelift-2003 2003–2005
2003–2005 | Sedan | length 4745 mm, width 1815 mm, height 1420 mm, wheelbase 2700 mm | Engines: LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic, LX 2.4 (140 Hp) Automatic, +8 more; up to 176 Hp
Years & trims
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Optima still in production?
Yes. The Kia Optima has been built since 2020 and remains current in our catalog.
How many generations of the Kia Optima are there?
Our catalog tracks 6 generations of the Optima, spread across 10 model years.
How much does a Kia Optima cost?
The latest estimated price for the Kia Optima is $34,300–$48,400 USD. This estimate is derived from the model's segment and specifications, so always confirm the real figure with an authorized dealer.
Does the Kia Optima have any recalls?
40 recall campaigns have been reported to the U.S. NHTSA across 9 model years. Open the relevant year page for the campaign number, affected components, and the remedy.
Where can I watch Kia Optima reviews?
We feature 6 hand-picked video reviews of the Optima from YouTube on this page.