Kia Optima trim levels

2015 Kia Optima by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0

With so many car brands pivoting more towards SUVs and trucks, it can be easy to lose a model with the constant shuffling deck of options. Luckily, Kia’s solid mid-size sedan hasn’t been lost like some car experts predicted. 

The fourth generation of the Kia Optima provided great cars from 2015 to 2020 with a range of options from the surprisingly well equipped base LX trim, to the sportier, more luxurious SX and SXL trims. While you have many choices to make, you can rest assured that you are getting a quality vehicle at any trim with efficient performance and a very clean design. And if you are wondering what has happened for the 2021 model year, the Optima received a new name with the new generation and is now being sold as the K5 in America like it has been in many other markets for years now.

Kia Optima trim levels by year

2020 Kia Optima trim levels

The 2020 Kia Optima SX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $8,800

When new, the 2020 Kia Optima SX Auto trim added $8,800 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $8,800 (53%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2020 Kia Optima SX Auto listings are $8,800 (53%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2020 Kia Optima SX Auto:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Cooled Seats

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Panoramic Roof

•Premium Sound System

•Remote Engine Start

•Sun Roof

 

The 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium DCT trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $6,800

When new, the 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium DCT trim added $6,800 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $6,368 (38%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium DCT listings are $6,368 (38%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium DCT:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Cooled Seats

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Panoramic Roof

•Premium Sound System

•Remote Engine Start

•Sun Roof

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2020 Kia Optima EX DCT trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,800

When new, the 2020 Kia Optima EX DCT trim added $3,800 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $5,398 (32%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2020 Kia Optima EX DCT listings are $5,398 (32%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2020 Kia Optima EX DCT:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Remote Engine Start

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2020 Kia Optima SE Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,000

When new, the 2020 Kia Optima SE Auto trim added $3,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $4,197 (25%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2020 Kia Optima SE Auto listings are $4,197 (25%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2020 Kia Optima SE Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Panoramic Roof

•Sun Roof 

The 2020 Kia Optima S Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $1,500

When new, the 2020 Kia Optima S Auto trim added $1,500 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $2,611 (16%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2020 Kia Optima S Auto listings are $2,611 (16%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2020 Kia Optima S Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

The 2020 Kia Optima LX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $0

When new, the 2020 Kia Optima LX Auto trim added $0 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $0 (0%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2020 Kia Optima LX Auto listings are $0 (0%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2020 Kia Optima LX Auto:

•None

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2019 Kia Optima trim levels

The 2019 Kia Optima SX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $9,000

When new, the 2019 Kia Optima SX Auto trim added $9,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $7,396 (46%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2019 Kia Optima SX Auto listings are $7,396 (46%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2019 Kia Optima SX Auto:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Cooled Seats

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Panoramic Roof

•Premium Sound System

•Sun Roof

 

The 2019 Kia Optima EX DCT trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,900

When new, the 2019 Kia Optima EX DCT trim added $3,900 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $3,376 (21%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2019 Kia Optima EX DCT listings are $3,376 (21%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2019 Kia Optima EX DCT:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2019 Kia Optima S Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $2,000

When new, the 2019 Kia Optima S Auto trim added $2,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $2,091 (13%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2019 Kia Optima S Auto listings are $2,091 (13%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2019 Kia Optima S Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Multi-Zone A/C

 

The 2019 Kia Optima LX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $0

When new, the 2019 Kia Optima LX Auto trim added $0 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $0 (0%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2019 Kia Optima LX Auto listings are $0 (0%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2019 Kia Optima LX Auto:

•None

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2018 Kia Optima trim levels

The 2018 Kia Optima SX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $8,000

When new, the 2018 Kia Optima SX Auto trim added $8,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $5,995 (40%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2018 Kia Optima SX Auto listings are $5,995 (40%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2018 Kia Optima SX Auto:

•Cooled Seats

•Dual Moonroof

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Sun Roof

 

The 2018 Kia Optima EX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,100

When new, the 2018 Kia Optima EX Auto trim added $3,100 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $2,575 (17%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2018 Kia Optima EX Auto listings are $2,575 (17%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2018 Kia Optima EX Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $1,800

When new, the 2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT trim added $1,800 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $136 (1%) lower than base trim listings

On average, 2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT listings are $136 (1%) less expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

 

The 2018 Kia Optima S Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $1,000

When new, the 2018 Kia Optima S Auto trim added $1,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $1,056 (7%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2018 Kia Optima S Auto listings are $1,056 (7%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2018 Kia Optima S Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2018 Kia Optima LX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $0

When new, the 2018 Kia Optima LX Auto trim added $0 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $0 (0%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2018 Kia Optima LX Auto listings are $0 (0%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2018 Kia Optima LX Auto:

•None

2017 Kia Optima trim levels

The 2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $13,890

When new, the 2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto trim added $13,890 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $6,146 (45%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto listings are $6,146 (45%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Blind Spot Monitor

•Cooled Seats

•Cross-Traffic Alert

•Dual Moonroof

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Mirrors

•Heated Rear Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Lane Departure Warning

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Premium Sound System

•Premium Wheels

•Smartphone Integration

•Sun Roof

 

The 2017 Kia Optima SX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $7,740

When new, the 2017 Kia Optima SX Auto trim added $7,740 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $4,545 (33%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2017 Kia Optima SX Auto listings are $4,545 (33%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2017 Kia Optima SX Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Mirrors

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Smartphone Integration

 

The 2017 Kia Optima EX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,240

When new, the 2017 Kia Optima EX Auto trim added $3,240 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $3,126 (23%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2017 Kia Optima EX Auto listings are $3,126 (23%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2017 Kia Optima EX Auto:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Mirrors

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Smartphone Integration

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2017 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $1,940

When new, the 2017 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT trim added $1,940 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $921 (7%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2017 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT listings are $921 (7%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2017 Kia Optima LX 1.6T DCT:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Mirrors

 

The 2017 Kia Optima LX Auto trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $0

When new, the 2017 Kia Optima LX Auto trim added $0 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $0 (0%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2017 Kia Optima LX Auto listings are $0 (0%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2017 Kia Optima LX Auto:

•None

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2016 Kia Optima trim levels

The 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $13,900

When new, the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo trim added $13,900 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $5,406 (42%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo listings are $5,406 (42%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo:

•Adaptive Cruise Control

•Blind Spot Monitor

•Cooled Seats

•Cross-Traffic Alert

•Dual Moonroof

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Mirrors

•Heated Rear Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Lane Departure Warning

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Premium Sound System

•Premium Wheels

•Smartphone Integration

•Sun Roof 

The 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $7,800

When new, the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo trim added $7,800 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $4,054 (32%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo listings are $4,054 (32%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Mirrors

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Smartphone Integration

 

The 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,000

When new, the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX trim added $3,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $2,216 (17%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX listings are $2,216 (17%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Mirrors

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX Turbo trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $2,000

When new, the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX Turbo trim added $2,000 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $824 (6%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX Turbo listings are $824 (6%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX Turbo:

•Hands-Free Liftgate

•Heated Mirrors

 

The 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $0

When new, the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX trim added $0 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $0 (0%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX listings are $0 (0%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX:

•None

 

2015 Kia Optima trim levels

The 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $13,660

When new, the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo trim added $13,660 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $3,565 (32%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo listings are $3,565 (32%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo:

•Back-Up Camera

•Blind Spot Monitor

•Cooled Seats

•Cross-Traffic Alert

•Dual Moonroof

•Dual Moonroof

•Heated Front Seats

•Heated Rear Seats

•Heated Steering Wheel

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Navigation System

•Premium Sound System

•Premium Wheels

•Smartphone Integration

•Sun Roof

 

The 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $5,860

When new, the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo trim added $5,860 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $2,922 (26%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo listings are $2,922 (26%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX Turbo:

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

 

The 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $3,950

When new, the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX trim added $3,950 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $1,973 (18%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX listings are $1,973 (18%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SX:

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

 

The 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $2,500

When new, the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX trim added $2,500 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $1,378 (12%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX listings are $1,378 (12%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn EX:

•Leather Seats

•Multi-Zone A/C

•Woodgrain Interior Trim

 

The 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX trim level:

Pricing

Original trim price (MSRP): $0

When new, the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX trim added $0 to the original purchase price.

Impact on used pricing: $0 (0%) higher than base trim listings

On average, 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX listings are $0 (0%) more expensive than base trim listings.

Features

Unique features for the 2015 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn LX:

•None