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2015 Kia Optima
Sedan · 2015–2020 · Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Plug-In Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2015
First year we have trim data for.
2015 Optima trims
| EX | Limited | LX | SX | SX Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $24,340 | $35,500 | $21,840 | $25,790 | $27,700 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.4L GDI | 2.0L Turbo GDI | 2.4L GDI | 2.4L GDI | 2.0L Turbo GDI |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 274 hp | 192 hp | 192 hp | 274 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 190.7 in | 190.7 in | 190.7 in | 190.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,272 lb | 3,468 lb | 3,237 lb | 3,327 lb | 3,468 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | — | 8 in | — | — | — |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Digital gauge cluster | — | 4.3 in | — | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Audio | Optional | Infinity | — | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 + option | 8 | 6 | 6 + option | 6 + option |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Blind-spot monitoring | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | — | Optional | Optional |
| Rear cross-traffic | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Optional | Optional |
| Parking sensors | Optional | Rear | — | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Optional | Front, Second Row | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Optional | Front | — | Optional | Optional |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof | — | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 16 in | 18 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (36)
| EX | Limited | LX | SX | SX Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX / SX Turbo Premium Package $3,300 | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| EX / SX Turbo Technology Package | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| LX Convenience Package $1,050 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| LX Convenience Plus Package $1,450 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| SX Premium Technology Package $4,600 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Mud Guards $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Film Package $255 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $130 | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Sill Appliqué $80 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start (Key Start) $425 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $425 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bright Silver | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Corsa Blue | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Dark Cherry | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ebony Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Metal Bronze | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Remington Red | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Satin Metal | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Smokey Blue | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Snow White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Beige Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Beige Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Gray Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Gray Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| White Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Other, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp | FWD | 24–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 149 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp | FWD | 24–41 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 210 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp | FWD | 25–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 478 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp | FWD | 25–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 305 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid, 185 hp | FWD | 25–37 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 760 | Optional | Yes |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | 24–37 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 1021 | No | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Optima 2015–2020 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.