# Kia Optima SX prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Optima SX is $8,900, across 135 for sale with a median model year of 2014. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $7,843.

Trim page · 2010–2020 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sx)

- For sale: 135 cars, model years 2010–2020
- Median asking price: $8,900 (135 for sale, median model year 2014)
- Most are priced between $5,173 and $18,895, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2013, the model year with the most for sale: median $7,843 (58 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 | 9 | $17,079 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | $17,093 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | $12,500 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | $9,970 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | $7,195 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | $6,999 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 58 | $7,843 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | $8,473 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [SX Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sx-turbo.md) | 2011–2020 | 160 | $11,142 |
| [SX Limited](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sx-limited.md) | 2017 | 2 | $15,013 |
| [SX w/Limited Pkg](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-optima-sx-w-limited-pkg.md) | 2013 | 1 | $6,898 |

## 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 SX. 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 SX prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Kia Optima SX is $8,900, across 135 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $5,173 and $18,895, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $7,843.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2014 Kia Optima SX asks the least: a median of $6,999 across 11 cars, with a typical 121,000 miles. The 2019 asks $17,093.

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

The 2013: 58 of the 135 for sale, at a median asking price of $7,843.

## More

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