Trim Report

Kia Optima SE2015

Includes:OPTIMA|SE
$4,500
Starting From
39
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 39 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $4,500
Max $21,528
From $4,500
Fresh

SE 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 SE Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima SE

Location data for all 2015 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

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 SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SE compare to other Kia Optima trims?

Every Kia Optima trim targets a different buyer. The 2015 model page compares all available trims side by side.

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

The SE shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Optima trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2015 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima SE?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Kia Optima SE year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Kia Optima overview compares all years side by side.

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