Kia Optima
Sedan · 2015–2020 · Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Plug-In Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: −$100 to +$400 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: EX Premium
- New trim: Special Edition
- Engine: 2.0-liter Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine → 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection I4 (SX)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (SX)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (SX)
- Engine: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine → 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection I4 (EX)
- Engine: 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine → 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection I4 (LX, S)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (LX, S)
2020 Optima trims
| EX | EX Premium | LX | S | Special Edition | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||
| Starting MSRP | $27,190 | $30,190 | $23,390 | $24,890 | $26,390 | $32,190 |
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection I4 | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection I4 | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection I4 | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection I4 | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection I4 | 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection I4 |
| Horsepower | 178 hp | 178 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Transmission | H-Matic | H-Matic | H-Matic | H-Matic | H-Matic | H-Matic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lb | 3,285 lb | 3,230 lb | 3,298 lb | — | 3,558 lb |
| Tech | ||||||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Audio | — | Harman Kardon | — | — | — | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | — | — | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | — | — | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — | — | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front | — | — | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | — | — | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Remote start | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 16 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | — | — | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (29)
| EX | EX Premium | LX | S | Special Edition | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,000 | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Puddle Lights $275 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Hook $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Sill Appliqué $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink with Harness $350 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Interior Light Kit $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start (Key Start) $425 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Ebony Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Horizon Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Passion Red $495 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sangria | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Snow White $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sparkling Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Cloth / Leatherette | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black / Gray Leather | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
| Red Interior | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black Sport Leather with Red Stitching | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Brown Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Other, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Optima 2015–2020 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 148 |
| 2020 | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 210 |
| 2019 | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 210 |
| 2019 | Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 210 |
| 2018 | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 232 |
| 2018 | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 243 |
| 2017 | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 256 |
| 2017 | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 26 |
| 2017 | Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 756 |
| 2016 | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 1009 |
| 2015 | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Optima | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–31 |
| 2020 | Optima FE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2020 | Optima Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 42 |
| 2020 | Optima Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 41 |
| 2019 | Optima | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–31 |
| 2019 | Optima FE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2019 | Optima Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 41 |
| 2019 | Optima Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 40 |
| 2018 | Optima | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–31 |
| 2018 | Optima FE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2018 | Optima Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 42 |
| 2018 | Optima Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 40 |
| 2018 | Optima S | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2017 | Optima | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–31 |
| 2017 | Optima FE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2017 | Optima Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 42 |
| 2017 | Optima Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 40 |
| 2016 | Optima | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–31 |
| 2016 | Optima FE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2016 | Optima Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 37 |
| 2016 | Optima Hybrid EX | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 36 |
| 2015 | Optima | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2015 | Optima Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 37 |
| 2015 | Optima Hybrid EX | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 36 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.