Trim Report

Kia Optima LX2020

Includes:OPTIMA|LX
$525
Starting From
885
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 885 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $525
Max $20,000
From $525
(27d ago)

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,400
$4K–$24K
286 listings86,713 avg miles
EX
From$1,000
384 listings|$1K–$24K
LX
From$525
885 listings|$525–$20K
Premium
From$7,900
25 listings|$8K–$22K
S
From$4,999
176 listings|$5K–$20K
SE
From$4,500
33 listings|$5K–$21K
SX
From$1,900
185 listings|$2K–$21K

2020 Kia Optima LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima LX

Location data for all 2020 Kia Optima trims combined

40States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 40 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2020 Kia Optima trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 145 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
145
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 145 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine58
02Power Train,engine9
03Unknown Or Other6
04Engine And Engine Cooling6
05Electrical System,engine6
145 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Optima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Kia Optima trims

24–42mpg combined
·
21-40city
·
30-45hwy
·
$1,450-$2,550/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~$1,450/yr9/10 Clean
Optima Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city44 hwy~$1,500/yr10/10 Clean
Optima - Automatic (AM7)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean
Optima FE - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$2,100/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,300/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$2,550/yr5/10 Average

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

LX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2020 Kia Optima LX

How does the LX compare to other Kia Optima trims?

Every Kia Optima trim targets a different buyer. The 2020 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 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 2020 Kia Optima page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima LX?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Kia Optima LX 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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