2018 Kia Optima

Sedan · 2015–2020 · Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Trims and features

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Optima Optima Hybrid Optima Plug-In Hybrid

What changed for 2018

Starting prices: +$260 to +$660 (2 trims; hover for each)
New trim: LX
New trim: LX Turbo
New trim: S
Trim dropped: LX 1.6T
Trim dropped: LX 2.4
Trim dropped: SX Limited
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) → 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (SX)
Curb weight: 3,494 lb → 3,594 lb (SX)
Touchscreen: 8 in → 7 in (SX)

2018 Optima trims

	EX	LX	LX Turbo	S	SX
Price
Starting MSRP	$25,700	$22,600	$24,400	$23,600	$30,600
Powertrain
Engine	—	2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine	1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine	—	2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	178 hp	185 hp	245 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Transmission	—	6-speed Sportmatic transmission	7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)	—	—
Gears	6	6	7	6	6
Fuel economy (combined)	28 mpg	29 mpg	31 mpg	28 mpg	25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	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
Ground clearance	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
Curb weight	3,362 lb	3,219 lb	3,224 lb	3,362 lb	3,594 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in + option	7 in	7 in	7 in	7 in + option
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Android Auto	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	3.5 in	3.5 in	3.5 in	4.3 in
Audio	Optional	—	—	—	Optional
Speakers	6 + option	6	6	6	6 + option
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Optional	—	—	—	Optional
Lane keeping	Optional	—	—	—	Optional
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	Optional	—	—	—	Optional
Rear cross-traffic	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera	—	—	—	—	Optional
Parking sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear	Rear	Rear
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Cloth	Cloth	—	Optional
Heated seats	Front	—	—	—	Front + option
Ventilated seats	Optional	—	—	—	Front
Driver seat memory	Driver Seat	—	—	—	Driver Seat
Climate zones	2	—	—	—	2
Exterior
Sunroof	Optional	—	—	Optional	Panoramic Moonroof
Wheels	17 in	16 in + option	16 in	17 in + option	18 in

Packages and options (47)

	EX	LX	LX Turbo	S	SX
EX Premium Package $2,300	Optional	—	—	—	—
EX Technology Package $3,000	Optional	—	—	—	—
LX Convenience Package $700	—	Optional	—	—	—
S Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,000	—	—	—	Optional	—
SX Limited Package $2,100	—	—	—	—	Optional
SX Technology Package $3,000	—	—	—	—	Optional
SX Turbo Limited (Aubergine) Package $2,100	—	—	—	—	Optional
SX Turbo Limited (Black) Package $2,100	—	—	—	—	Optional
SX Turbo Limited (Ivory) Package $2,100	—	—	—	—	Optional
Door Sill Appliqué $110	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mud Guards $95	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Paint Protection Package $200	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Remote Start (Key Start) $425	—	Optional	—	Optional	—
Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $425	Optional	—	—	—	—
Wheel Locks $55	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Hook $30	Optional	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 $135	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard
16-Inch Alloy Wheels with P205/65R16 Tires	—	Standard	Standard	—	—
17-Inch Alloy Wheels with P215/55R17 Tires	Standard	—	—	Standard	—
18-Inch Alloy Wheels with P235/45R18 Tires	—	—	—	—	Standard
LX Wheel and Tire Upgrade $150	—	Optional	—	—	—
S Wheel and Tire Upgrade $200	—	—	—	Optional	—
Aurora Black $395	—	Optional	—	—	—
Ebony Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Horizon Blue	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Platinum Graphite	Optional	—	—	Optional	Optional
Remington Red	—	—	—	Optional	Optional
Sangria	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional
Silky Silver	—	Optional	—	—	—
Snow White	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sparkling Silver	Optional	Optional	—	—	—
Titanium Silver	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional
Aubergine Nappa Leather	—	—	—	—	Optional
Beige Cloth	—	Optional	—	—	—
Beige Leather	Optional	—	—	—	—
Black Cloth	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Black Cloth with Leatherette Accents	—	—	—	Optional	—
Black Leather	Optional	—	—	—	—
Black Leather with Red Stitching	Optional	—	—	—	Optional
Black Nappa Leather	—	—	—	—	Optional
Gray Leather	Optional	—	—	—	—
Ivory Nappa Leather	—	—	—	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide. 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.

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.

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