Used Kia Optima for Sale near Charlotte, NC
240 results
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 245 hp 2L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 27 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Red
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 114,507
- Stock #:
- 015131
- VIN:
- 5XXGW4L28GG015131


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2016 Kia Optima
SX Turbo
114,507 mi
$12,194
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 110,298
- Stock #:
- GG008809
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L36GG008809

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2016 Kia Optima
LX
110,298 mi
$9,694
- Year:
- 2015
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 117,239
- Stock #:
- F5593394
- VIN:
- KNAGM4A78F5593394

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2015 Kia Optima
LX
117,239 mi
$8,994
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 245 hp 2L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 26 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 121,000
- Stock #:
- 160175
- VIN:
- 5XXGV4L21HG160175

2017 Kia Optima
SXL Turbo
121,000 mi
$11,194
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Red (Sangria)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 73,925
- Stock #:
- P20834B
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L30GG043720

2016 Kia Optima
LX
73,925 mi
$12,383
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 49,208
- Stock #:
- H55220A
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L39JG240177

-$926
2018 Kia Optima
EX
49,208 mi
$16,448
$15,522
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 103,775
- Stock #:
- LG429944
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L3XLG429944

2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
103,775 mi
$9,856
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 44,546
- Stock #:
- BL-011211
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L3XGG011211

2016 Kia Optima
EX
44,546 mi
$14,693
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 7-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 88,770
- Stock #:
- 7883
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L12KG327242

2019 Kia Optima
EX FWD
88,770 mi
$14,090
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 79,217
- Stock #:
- 68054A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L31LG443277

2020 Kia Optima
79,217 mi
$16,662
- Year:
- 2013
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 200 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Remington Red Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,442
- Stock #:
- 264237S
- VIN:
- 5XXGN4A70DG255982

-$1,965
2013 Kia Optima
EX
89,442 mi
$11,138
$9,173
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 72,052
- Stock #:
- ELT123
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L37LG420053

2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
72,052 mi
$13,995
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 58,481
- Stock #:
- 6AXI9924B
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L38JG217926

2018 Kia Optima
EX
58,481 mi
$16,460
Recommended model year:
2019 Kia Optima
Shop 2019 Kia Optima »With 135 currently listed for sale near Charlotte, NC and an average price of $12,459.00, 43.0% of 2019 Kia Optimas for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2019 Kia Optima 4.77 / 5 stars.
86.7% of 2019 Optima models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2019 Kia Optima stands out for its stylish design, comfortable ride, and numerous features, making it an appealing choice for drivers looking for a reliable midsize sedan.
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 107,953
- Stock #:
- 1150PK0690
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L32KG371150

2019 Kia Optima
S FWD
107,953 mi
$12,230
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Ebony Black
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 27,227
- Stock #:
- 26BK124A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L38LG429280

2020 Kia Optima
27,227 mi
$21,744
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 123,012
- Stock #:
- 30N4402A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L32LG407730

2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
123,012 mi
$10,748
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 245 hp 2L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 27 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,692
- Stock #:
- P1944
- VIN:
- 5XXGV4L26GG087691

2016 Kia Optima
SXL Turbo
81,692 mi
$12,950
- Year:
- 2011
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 200 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gold
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 133,407
- Stock #:
- B5088090
- VIN:
- KNAGN4A76B5088090

2011 Kia Optima
EX
133,407 mi
$7,194
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Combined gas mileage:
- 27 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 139,275
- Stock #:
- 206177
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L30JG206177

2018 Kia Optima
S
139,275 mi
$9,285
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 124,765
- Stock #:
- 181195
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L37JG181195

2018 Kia Optima
LX
124,765 mi
$9,693
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sparkling Silver
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 79,869
- Stock #:
- KP6955
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L35LG438454

2020 Kia Optima
79,869 mi
$16,327
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 245 hp 2L I4
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 25 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 82,886
- Stock #:
- 7037
- VIN:
- 5XXGW4L22LG411176

2020 Kia Optima
SX Turbo FWD
82,886 mi
$15,704
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 117,573
- Stock #:
- P425
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L32LG434104

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2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
117,573 mi
$10,998
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Customers say
Overall, owners of the Kia Optima appreciate the vehicle for its stylish design, comfort, and great fuel efficiency across all model years. Many drivers highlight its smooth ride, reliability, and value for money, often comparing it favorably to competitors like the Toyota Camry. However, some recurring concerns include limited features in lower trims, issues with long-term reliability, and occasional performance drawbacks, such as slow acceleration in specific models. Despite these critiques, the Kia Optima remains a favored choice for drivers seeking a dependable and well-rounded sedan.
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Cindy Y
Reviewed a 2011 Kia Optima on Jun 30, 2025
This car is an absolute dream! It rides so beautifully and comfortably. The features are crazy…cooling seats too! Love it. It’s in immaculate condition and inside looks almost untouched. I just wish it had a remote start! But I honestly didn’t use it much anyway!
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Reviewed a 2017 Kia EX on Dec 9, 2025
It's great because it's affordable and has features like ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 2018 Kia LX on Nov 1, 2025
Practical, spacious and everything I need all in one vehicle.
William C
Reviewed a 2019 Kia S FWD on Oct 29, 2024
Great car, Bought brand new. Had for almost 5 years and it was a great commuter. All miles I ever put on this vehicle were nothing but highway, also great on gas as well.
Kia Optima Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| LX FWD | $23,390 |
| Special Edition FWD | $26,390 |
| EX FWD | $27,190 |
| EX Premium FWD | $30,190 |
| S FWD | $24,890 |
| SE FWD | $26,190 |
| SX Turbo FWD | $32,190 |
| EX+ FWD | -- |
Kia Optima Price Trends
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See more price trendsCarGurus recommends the 2019 Kia Optima

Summary
With 135 currently listed for sale near Charlotte, NC and an average price of $12,459.00, 43.0% of 2019 Kia Optimas for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2019 Kia Optima 4.77 / 5 stars.
86.7% of 2019 Optima models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2019 Kia Optima stands out for its stylish design, comfortable ride, and numerous features, making it an appealing choice for drivers looking for a reliable midsize sedan.
Why it stands out
The 2019 Kia Optima is a prime contender in the midsize sedan market, known for its impressive design and thoughtful engineering. Drivers appreciate its smooth ride and array of safety features, including standard collision-avoidance systems. Notably, the Optima's interior is spacious and well-equipped, offering comfort and practicality along with a variety of tech amenities. With multiple engine options that range from fuel-efficient to sporty, the Optima is versatile enough to meet diverse driving needs, thereby solidifying its reputation as a great value in its segment.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $13,726.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 46.9%
- User rating: 4.67 / 5
- Total listings: 96
- Average price: $12,416.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 38.7%
- User rating: 4.64 / 5
- Total listings: 93
- Average price: $9,221.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 33.3%
- User rating: 4.4 / 5
- Total listings: 87
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 23, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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