# Kia Optima LX prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Optima LX is $9,606, across 2,088 for sale with a median model year of 2018. The 2020, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $11,699.

Trim page · 2001–2020 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-lx)

- For sale: 2,088 cars, model years 2001–2020
- Median asking price: $9,606 (2,088 for sale, median model year 2018)
- Most are priced between $3,524 and $13,990, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2020, the model year with the most for sale: median $11,699 (441 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 | 441 | $11,699 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 427 | $11,029 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 312 | $9,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 154 | $9,154 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 236 | $8,500 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 232 | $7,595 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 65 | $7,390 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 119 | $6,895 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | $6,098 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 19 | $4,999 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | $4,900 | 0 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | $5,388 | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 | $4,495 | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | $4,398 | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 | 3 | $4,997 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [LX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-lx-turbo.md) | 2016–2018 | 48 | $8,536 |
| [LX V6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-lx-v6.md) | 2006 | 1 | $3,100 |

## 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 LX. 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 LX prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Kia Optima LX is $9,606, across 2,088 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $3,524 and $13,990, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2020, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $11,699.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2008 Kia Optima LX asks the least: a median of $4,495 across 19 cars, with a typical 132,963 miles. The 2020 asks $11,699.

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

The 2020: 441 of the 2,088 for sale, at a median asking price of $11,699.

## More

- Value a Kia Optima LX: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=kia-optima&variant=kia-optima-lx
- Kia Optima LX for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=kia-optima-lx
- 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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