# Kia Optima prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Optima is $8,700, across 427 for sale with a median model year of 2015. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $5,995.

Model page · 2011–2020 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com/ca](https://ottoquest.com/ca/models/kia-optima)

- For sale: 427 cars, model years 2011–2020
- Median asking price: CA$8,700 (427 for sale, median model year 2015)
- Most are priced between CA$3,249 and CA$19,499, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2013, the model year with the most for sale: median CA$5,995 (73 for sale)

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale in Canada now.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2020 | 20 | CA$16,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | CA$13,711 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 65 | CA$10,900 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | CA$8,550 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 66 | CA$9,499 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 62 | CA$8,844 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 43 | CA$7,500 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 73 | CA$5,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 33 | CA$5,800 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | CA$4,500 | 0 | — | — |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| [LX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-lx.md) | 2011–2019 | 149 | CA$8,499 |
| [EX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-ex.md) | 2011–2020 | 80 | CA$9,500 |
| [SX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sx-turbo.md) | 2011–2016 | 22 | CA$8,888 |
| [Sdn LX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sdn-lx.md) | 2013–2018 | 15 | CA$7,400 |
| [Hybrid EX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-hybrid-ex-2.md) | 2013–2019 | 10 | CA$13,768 |
| [Hybrid](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-hybrid.md) | 2011–2015 | 9 | CA$3,995 |
| [Sdn EX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sdn-ex.md) | 2012–2016 | 7 | CA$9,900 |
| [EX Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-ex-luxury.md) | 2011–2015 | 7 | CA$5,995 |
| [SX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sx.md) | 2013–2016 | 6 | CA$9,144 |
| [EX Premium](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-ex-premium.md) | 2013–2020 | 6 | CA$11,288 |
| [EX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-ex-turbo.md) | 2012–2013 | 6 | CA$6,745 |
| [SXL Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sxl-turbo.md) | 2016–2019 | 6 | CA$14,388 |
| [EX Tech](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-ex-tech.md) | 2016–2019 | 5 | CA$9,999 |
| [SXL](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sxl.md) | 2016–2019 | 4 | CA$15,893 |
| [Sdn Hybrid](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sdn-hybrid.md) | 2012–2013 | 4 | CA$9,416 |
| [Sdn Man LX](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sdn-man-lx.md) | 2011–2013 | 4 | CA$5,648 |
| [Optima](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-optima.md) | 2013–2017 | 4 | CA$6,725 |
| [Sdn SX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-sdn-sx-turbo.md) | 2014–2016 | 3 | CA$13,495 |
| [Premium](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-premium.md) | 2013–2018 | 3 | CA$8,900 |
| [LX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-lx-turbo.md) | 2016 | 2 | CA$8,999 |
| [Hybrid Premium](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-hybrid-premium-2.md) | 2018 | 2 | CA$12,473 |
| [4](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/kia-optima-4.md) | 2012 | 1 | CA$5,000 |

## Related models

- [Optima Plug-In Hybrid](https://ottoquest.com/ca/models/kia-optima-plug-in-hybrid.md)

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 98%, Manual 2%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 99%, AWD 1%

## Specs and fuel economy

US EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2020 | 24–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 24–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 25–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 25–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 25–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 24–26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 24–26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 26–27 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 26–27 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2011 | 26–27 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 23–25 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 23–25 | — | Midsize Cars |

## Safety recalls

In the US, NHTSA lists 19 safety recall campaigns for the Kia Optima. By model year: 2019 (1), 2018 (3), 2017 (4), 2016 (5), 2015 (4), 2014 (7), 2013 (9), 2012 (5), 2011 (5), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (3), 2007 (2), 2006 (2). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Kia Optima prices: common questions

### How much does a Kia Optima cost?

The median asking price of a Kia Optima is $8,700, across 427 cars for sale in Canada Most are priced between $3,249 and $19,499, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $5,995.

### Which Kia Optima model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2011 Kia Optima asks the least: a median of $4,500 across 14 cars, with a typical 205,800 km. The 2020 asks $16,995.

### Which Kia Optima model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2013: 73 of the 427 for sale, at a median asking price of $5,995.

### How many recalls does the Kia Optima have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recall campaigns for the Kia Optima. The 2013 model year has the most, with 9. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Kia Optima: https://ottoquest.com/ca/value?model=kia-optima
- Kia Optima for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/ca/listings?model=kia-optima
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/ca/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/ca/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/ca/value
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