Trim Report

Kia Optima LX2015

Includes:OPTIMA|LX
$525
Starting From
988
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 988 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $525
Max $20,526
From $525
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$525
$525–$18K
269 listings115,335 avg miles
EX
From$1,000
425 listings|$1K–$24K
LX
From$525
988 listings|$525–$21K
Premium
From$6,445
24 listings|$6K–$22K
S
From$6,959
168 listings|$7K–$25K
SE
From$4,500
39 listings|$5K–$22K
SX
From$1,900
201 listings|$2K–$23K

2015 Kia Optima LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima LX

Location data for all 2015 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2015 Kia Optima trims

High Concern

The 2015 Kia Optima's high safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 998 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
998
Complaints
31
Crashes
71
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Kia Optima has accumulated 998 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine416
02Unknown Or Other75
03Structure50
04Steering42
05Electrical System,engine27
998 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Optima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2015 Kia Optima trims

24–37mpg combined
·
20-35city
·
30-38hwy
·
$1,800-$2,800/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2015 Kia Optima ranges from 24 to 37 MPG combined. That's a 13 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Optima Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
37mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
35 city38 hwy~$1,800/yr9/10 Clean
Optima Hybrid EX - Automatic (AM6)
36mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
35 city38 hwy~$1,900/yr9/10 Clean
Optima - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$2,600/yr7/10 Clean
Optima - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city30 hwy~$2,800/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2015 Kia Optima LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Kia Optima trims?

The LX occupies a distinct position in the Kia Optima range. See how it stacks up on the 2015 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2015 Kia Optima LX?

Maintenance costs for the LX align with the broader Kia Optima ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2015 Kia Optima page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima LX?

For the LX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Optima buyer's guide.

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