Trim Report

Kia Optima SE2019

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$3,850
$4K–$24K
388 listings87,758 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

2019 Kia Optima SE Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima SE

Location data for all 2019 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2019 Kia Optima trims

Elevated

The 2019 Kia Optima's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 193 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
193
Complaints
20
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
19V5390002019-19-07
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.

Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Kia Optima has accumulated 193 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine47
02Unknown Or Other19
03Air Bags10
04Forward Collision Avoidance10
05Structure9
193 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Optima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 Kia Optima trims

24–41mpg combined
·
21-39city
·
30-45hwy
·
$1,050-$1,800/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2019 Kia Optima ranges from 24 to 41 MPG combined. That's a 17 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Optima Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city45 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
27 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Optima FE - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the SE Worth It?

Common questions about the 2019 Kia Optima SE

How does the SE compare to other Kia Optima trims?

with 51 listings tracked, the SE sits in a specific spot in the 2019 Kia Optima lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2019 Kia Optima page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 Kia Optima SE?

Budget for standard SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2019 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?

The best model year for the Kia Optima SE comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Optima overview.

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