Trim Report

Kia Optima S2020

Includes:OPTIMA|S
$3,350
Starting From
221
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 221 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,350
Max $20,320
From $3,350
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,025
$3K–$30K
396 listings88,258 avg miles
EX
From$775
481 listings|$775–$20K
LX
From$850
1,136 listings|$850–$30K
Premium
From$1,950
24 listings|$2K–$19K
S
From$3,350
221 listings|$3K–$20K
SE
From$9,600
55 listings|$10K–$20K
SX
From$1,100
234 listings|$1K–$24K

2020 Kia Optima S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima S

Location data for all 2020 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

Florida has the most inventory at 13%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2020 Kia Optima trims

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
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Kia Optima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Kia Optima trims

24–42mpg combined
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21-40city
·
30-45hwy
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$1,600-$2,800/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~$1,600/yr9/10 Clean
Optima Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city44 hwy~$1,650/yr10/10 Clean
Optima - Automatic (AM7)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Optima FE - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average
Optima - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

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

2020 Kia Optima S FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the S compare to other Kia Optima trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Kia Optima range. See how it stacks up on the 2020 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Kia Optima S?

Maintenance costs for the S 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 S?

For the S, 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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