# Kia Optima EX prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Optima EX is $9,592, across 854 for sale with a median model year of 2016. The 2015, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $8,912.

Trim page · 2004–2020 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-ex)

- For sale: 854 cars, model years 2004–2020
- Median asking price: $9,592 (854 for sale, median model year 2016)
- Most are priced between $2,000 and $17,964, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2015, the model year with the most for sale: median $8,912 (172 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2020 | 26 | $16,000 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 73 | $12,994 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 115 | $11,848 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 59 | $11,065 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 170 | $10,195 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 172 | $8,912 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 71 | $8,494 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 93 | $6,836 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 47 | $6,236 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 19 | $7,249 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 | 3 | $4,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 | 3 | $4,990 | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [EX Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-ex-premium.md) | 2020 | 26 | $15,436 |
| [EX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-ex-turbo.md) | 2011–2012 | 8 | $7,148 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

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

NHTSA lists 19 safety recall campaigns for the Kia Optima EX. 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 EX prices: common questions

### How much does a Kia Optima EX cost?

The median asking price of a Kia Optima EX is $9,592, across 854 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $2,000 and $17,964, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2015, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $8,912.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2012 Kia Optima EX asks the least: a median of $6,236 across 47 cars, with a typical 123,761 miles. The 2020 asks $16,000.

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

The 2015: 172 of the 854 for sale, at a median asking price of $8,912.

## More

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