Kia Optima TF

Third generation · 2011–2015 · 5 model years · 7 trims

Kia Optima (TF) – front Unverified
Photo: Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi Spirit – Frontansicht, 3. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi Spirit – Frontansicht, 3. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2015 Kia Optima (TF MY15) Si sedan (2017-08-12) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi Spirit – Heckansicht, 3. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Gfp-another-shot-of-front-seat-kia-optima by Yinan Chen, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons
All Kia Optima generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2015
LX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 192 — 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (26) $21,840
EX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 192 — 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (26) $24,340
SX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 192 — 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (26) $25,790
SX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 20/30 (24) $27,700
SXL Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 20/30 (24) $35,500
2014
LX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (26) $21,500
EX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (26) $23,950
SX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (26) $25,500
SX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 20/30 (24) $27,500
SXL Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 20/30 (24) $35,300
2013
LX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 24/34 (27) $21,200
EX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 24/34 (27) $23,500
SX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 22/33 (26) $26,800
2012
LX 6MT · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/34 (27) $19,500
LX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 24/34 (27) $21,000
EX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 24/34 (27) $23,200
EX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 22/33 (26) $25,100
SX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 22/33 (26) $26,500
2011
LX 6MT · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/34 (27) $19,200
LX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (27) $20,700
EX Auto · Sedan Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated 200 186 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/33 (27) $22,700
EX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 22/33 (26) $24,700
SX Turbo · Sedan Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 274 269 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 22/33 (26) $26,200

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2015 4 ★★★★★
2014 … …
2013 … …
2012 … …
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