2020 Kia Optima review
Kia Optima highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $13,998*
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All Kia Optima years
What is new for the 2020 Kia Optima?
- The Optima is available in a variety of new trims, including the EX Premium and SE.
- Optima trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment this year.
- The EX trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The SX trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
- The LX trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
2020 Kia Optima trims
Curious how Kia Optima trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesLX:
- 185-hp, 178-lb-ft of torque 2.4L
- Cloth Seats
- Smart Key
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defroster
S:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Power Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Spoiler
- View our Kia Optima S inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the S
- Sunroofs
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Satellite Radio Ready
EX:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- 178-hp, 195-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
- Automated Cruise Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Navigation System
- View our Kia Optima EX inventory
EX Premium:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Harman Kardon Sound
- View our Kia Optima EX Premium inventory
SX:
- Includes all features available on the EX Premium
- 245-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- View our Kia Optima SX inventory
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Kia Optima an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Optima 8th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Optima is $373, compared to an average of $430 for Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Kia Optima owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the Kia Optima, compared to an average of 12% for Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kia Optima features and specs
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SE 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
185
Torque (ft-lbs)
178
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
110.4"
Overall length
191.1"
Width
73.2"
Height
57.7"
Leg room
F 45.5"/R 35.6"
Head room
F 39.8"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Kia Optima FAQ
The 2020 Kia Optima is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SE: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- LX: 24 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- S: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- EX: 27 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- SX: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- EX Premium: 27 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
The Kia Optima received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Optima as 7 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2020 Kia Optima has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Kia Optima, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Kia Optima Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Kia Optima:
- EX Premium
- SE
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
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