Trim Report

Kia Optima SE2017

Includes:OPTIMA|SE
$9,600
Starting From
51
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 51 active dealer listings as of

Min $9,600
Max $18,999
From $9,600
Fresh

SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,443
$1K–$19K
126 listings105,556 avg miles
EX
From$875
505 listings|$875–$22K
LX
From$550
1,129 listings|$550–$21K
Premium
From$7,000
30 listings|$7K–$21K
S
From$4,000
220 listings|$4K–$20K
SE
From$9,600
51 listings|$10K–$19K
SX
From$1,500
217 listings|$2K–$24K

2017 Kia Optima SE Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima SE

Location data for all 2017 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Kia Optima trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 246 complaints, the 2017 Kia Optima rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
246
Complaints
4
Crashes
9
Fires
Recall Findings
18V1610002018-08-03
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Kia Optima's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 246 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine105
02Unknown Or Other15
03Exterior Lighting9
04Power Train,engine7
05Engine,fuel/propulsion System7
246 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Optima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Kia Optima trims

25–42mpg combined
·
22-39city
·
31-46hwy
·
$1,050-$1,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Kia Optima ranges from 25 to 42 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Optima Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
42mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city46 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean
Optima Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
40mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
38 city43 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean
Optima - Automatic (AM7)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Optima FE - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Optima - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

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

SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2017 Kia Optima SE

How does the SE compare to other Kia Optima trims?

The SE occupies a distinct position in the Kia Optima range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Kia Optima SE?

Budget for standard SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2017 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima SE?

For the SE, 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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