# Kia Optima S prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Optima S is $13,000, across 298 for sale with a median model year of 2019. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $13,199.

Trim page · 2018–2020 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-s)

- For sale: 298 cars, model years 2018–2020
- Median asking price: $13,000 (298 for sale, median model year 2019)
- Most are priced between $9,820 and $16,409, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2019, the model year with the most for sale: median $13,199 (147 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 | 78 | $13,997 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 147 | $13,199 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 73 | $11,999 | 0 | — | — |

## Other Optima trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [LX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-lx.md) | 2001–2020 | 2,088 | $9,606 |
| [EX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-ex.md) | 2004–2020 | 854 | $9,592 |
| [SX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sx.md) | 2010–2020 | 135 | $8,900 |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-se.md) | 2003–2020 | 21 | $16,590 |
| [SXL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sxl.md) | 2013–2016 | 13 | $7,476 |
| [Hybrid](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-hybrid.md) | 2012–2016 | 13 | $7,999 |
| [Special Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-special-edition.md) | 2020 | 8 | $12,328 |
| [Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-premium.md) | 2017–2020 | 5 | $12,750 |
| [Limited](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-limited.md) | 2016–2017 | 3 | $15,590 |
| [Sdn EX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sdn-ex.md) | 2016 | 1 | $6,900 |
| [GL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-gl.md) | 2012 | 1 | $8,995 |
| [GLS](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-gls.md) | 2012 | 1 | $6,495 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 99%, RWD 1%

## 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 S. 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 S prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Kia Optima S is $13,000, across 298 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $9,820 and $16,409, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $13,199.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2018 Kia Optima S asks the least: a median of $11,999 across 73 cars, with a typical 93,853 miles. The 2020 asks $13,997.

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

The 2019: 147 of the 298 for sale, at a median asking price of $13,199.

## More

- Value a Kia Optima S: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=kia-optima&variant=kia-optima-s
- Kia Optima S for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=kia-optima-s
- 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
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

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