2020 Kia Optima

$4,250
from
403
listings
$4K–$21K
price range
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Low$4,250
High$21,395
From$4,250
Avg Mileage87,903 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 403 active dealer listings as of

2020 Kia Optima Trims

All Trims Combined
From$4,250
$4K–$21K
403 listings87,903 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

2020 Kia Optima Pricing

Price Trend

+21.5%
$4K$7K$11K$14K$17KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$5,500
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 131 complaints, the 2020 Kia Optima rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
131
Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Kia Optima's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 131 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine53
02Power Train,engine8
03Engine And Engine Cooling6
04Electrical System,engine6
05Power Train5
131 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Optima Fuel Economy

24–42mpg combined
·
21-40city
·
30-45hwy
·
$1,050-$1,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2020 Kia Optima ranges from 24 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
40 city45 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean
Optima Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city44 hwy~$1,050/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 city32 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)

Where to Find 2020 Kia Optima

37States

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

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Kia Optima Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Kia Optima a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Kia Optima. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Kia Optima?

You'll get between 24 and 42 MPG combined from the 2020 Kia Optima, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Kia Optima?

ENGINE problems top the list with 131 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2020 compare to other Kia Optima years?

The 2020 sits at a specific point in the Kia Optima lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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