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Kia Optima Price Guide

A reference range, not a personalized estimate.

$12,550
at 5 years old
New, typical
$26,200
Avg. annual repairs
$474
below $652 avg
Price by age
New
$26,200
3 yrs old (~2023)
$16,250
5 yrs old (~2021)
$12,550
8 yrs old (~2018)
$8,550
10 yrs old (~2016)
$6,650

Is the Kia Optima a good used car?

Yes — a strong used buy
  • Kia repairs average $474/year — below the $652 all-brand average.
  • Kia resale strength is about average.
  • An Optima typically keeps about 48% of its new price after 5 years.

Our read of brand repair costs, resale strength and depreciation — not a substitute for inspecting the actual car.

Kia Optima problems to check, by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year — 2016 has the most.

Most reported areas: engine, electrical system, power train. 13 recalls across these years. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect fewer complaints for them.

1K5000
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
'25

– No NHTSA records under this model name that year (usually before it was sold).

See the numbers
YearComplaintsRecallsMost reported
2025———
2024———
2023———
2022———
2021———
20201530engine, power train, electrical system
20192131engine, forward collision avoidance, electrical system
20182443engine, electrical system, power train
20173064engine, electrical system, power train
20167645engine, electrical system, power train

Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not confirmed defects; popular models get more simply because more are on the road. Always verify with a pre-purchase inspection, the service history, and a VIN recall check.

What mileage is too high for a used Kia Optima?

There's no single cutoff — judge miles against age. About 12,000 a year is typical; we treat more than about 15,000 a year as high. Each extra 12,000 miles takes roughly $500 off the value.

Model yearTypical milesHigh above
202512,00015,000Value →
202336,00045,000Value →
202160,00075,000Value →
201896,000120,000Value →
2016120,000150,000Value →
Is your asking price fair?

These numbers assume average mileage (~12,000/year) and good condition. Higher mileage or mechanical issues push the real value below this table; low mileage or excellent condition push it above. For a number that accounts for your car's actual mileage, condition, and any known issues, use ValueLOT instead of this reference table.

Used car & truck prices are down 1.5% from a year ago (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2026).

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Data updated Oct 26, 2026 · NHTSA, BLS