Kia Optima is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2020 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,850 to $2,400, which over the course of five years will save you $1,250 in extra fuel spending. NHTSA has given the Kia Optima a 5-stars overall crash rating.
2020 Optima has a relatively short wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3230 - 3558 lbs.
2020 Optima seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Optima ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.
Trim | 2020 Optima LX | 2020 Optima S | 2020 Optima EX | 2020 Optima SX | 2020 Optima EX Premium |
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Starging MSRP | $23,190 | $24,690 | $26,990 | $31,990 | $29,990 |
Engine | 2.4 L/144 | 2.4 L/144 | 1.6 L/97 | 2.0 L/122 | 1.6 L/97 |
HP | 185 hp | 185 hp | 178 hp | 245 hp | 178 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 24 - 25 MPG | 24 - 25 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG |
Highway | 32 - 35 MPG | 32 - 35 MPG | 37 MPG | 30 MPG | 37 MPG |
Combined | 27 - 29 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG | 31 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $1,950 - $2,100 | $1,950 - $2,100 | $1,850 | $2,400 | $1,850 |
2020 Optima Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,725 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Optima
2020 Optima Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-eight complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals.