Used Kia Optima for Sale near Lake Forest, CA
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Only show listings that include dealer fees- Year:
- 2016
- 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
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 59,367
- Stock #:
- X18030
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L30GG041821
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2016 Kia Optima
EX
59,367 mi
$12,423
- 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
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 86,197
- Stock #:
- AF100849
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L35LG431570
Sponsored Listing
2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
86,197 mi
$12,142
- 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:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 100,399
- Stock #:
- 199012
- VIN:
- KNAGT4L36J5199012
-$500
Sponsored Listing
2018 Kia Optima
LX
100,399 mi
$8,638
$8,138
- Year:
- 2019
- 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:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 94,349
- Stock #:
- 3391
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L38KG324768
2019 Kia Optima
S FWD
94,349 mi
$11,995
- 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:
- 96,238
- Stock #:
- 394203
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L30LG394203
2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
96,238 mi
$11,565
- 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:
- 27 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 101,927
- Stock #:
- 26T1172A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L34JG247993
2018 Kia Optima
S
101,927 mi
$8,888
- 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:
- 62,915
- Stock #:
- LG445964A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L38LG445964
2020 Kia Optima
62,915 mi
$15,876
- 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
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 86,197
- Stock #:
- AF100849
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L35LG431570
2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
86,197 mi
$12,142
- Year:
- 2015
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Satin Metal
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 94,240
- Stock #:
- FG469842
- VIN:
- 5XXGR4A73FG469842
-$713
2015 Kia Optima
SX
94,240 mi
$9,698
$8,985
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Platinum Graphite)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,001
- Stock #:
- 3336
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L34KG379024
2019 Kia Optima
S FWD
81,001 mi
$13,495
- Year:
- 2016
- 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:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 100,500
- Stock #:
- GG052260
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L34GG052260
2016 Kia Optima
LX
100,500 mi
$8,995
- Year:
- 2016
- 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:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 47,865
- Stock #:
- 27713093
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L31GG075544
2016 Kia Optima
LX
47,865 mi
$14,697
- 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:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 118,504
- Stock #:
- EP68004B
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L34GG068004
2016 Kia Optima
EX
118,504 mi
$9,997
Recommended model year:
2019 Kia Optima
Shop 2019 Kia Optima »With 1,596 currently listed for sale and an average price of $12,514, 29.5% 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.
58.0% of 2019 Optima models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2019 Kia Optima is praised for its stylish design, smooth ride, and numerous safety features, making it a strong contender in the midsize sedan market.
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- GRANITE BROWN
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 79,601
- Stock #:
- 3368
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L30JG251202
2018 Kia Optima
LX
79,601 mi
$11,995
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Ebony Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 64,817
- Stock #:
- 389485
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L30LG389485
2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
64,817 mi
$13,584
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 178 hp 1.6L I4
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 7-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 39,053
- Stock #:
- 16753P
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L17LG394694
2020 Kia Optima
EX FWD
39,053 mi
$17,785
- Year:
- 2011
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 200 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 145,678
- Stock #:
- A3263A
- VIN:
- KNAGN4A75B5173020
2011 Kia Optima
EX
145,678 mi
$4,971
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sparkling Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 96,313
- Stock #:
- A260702
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L38GG017267
2016 Kia Optima
LX
96,313 mi
$7,142
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 245 hp 2L I4
- Exterior color:
- Ebony Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 27 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 30,112
- Stock #:
- GG076996
- VIN:
- 5XXGW4L2XGG076996
2016 Kia Optima
SX Turbo
30,112 mi
$13,985
- Year:
- 2017
- 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:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 79,933
- Stock #:
- K50766
- VIN:
- KNAGT4L37H5150766
2017 Kia Optima
LX
79,933 mi
$10,999
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Ebony Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 105,350
- Stock #:
- 25715
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L35KG292619
2019 Kia Optima
S FWD
105,350 mi
$11,669
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Exterior color:
- Snow White Pearl
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 7-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 68,059
- Stock #:
- 94494T
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L13KG366986
2019 Kia Optima
EX FWD
68,059 mi
$15,985
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Ebony Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 137,980
- Stock #:
- JG191086A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L38JG191086
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2018 Kia Optima
LX
137,980 mi
$9,015
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4.6 Overall rating
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 1,596 currently listed for sale and an average price of $12,514, 29.5% 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.
58.0% of 2019 Optima models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2019 Kia Optima is praised for its stylish design, smooth ride, and numerous safety features, making it a strong contender in the midsize sedan market.
Why it stands out
The 2019 Kia Optima stands out in the competitive midsize sedan segment due to its impressive blend of style, comfort, and technology. With a variety of engine options, including a turbocharged variant, it offers a smooth and responsive driving experience. The interior is spacious and well-equipped, featuring user-friendly technology and a suite of advanced safety features that enhance driver confidence. Additionally, the Optima's strong value proposition, backed by a robust warranty and competitive pricing, makes it an appealing choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliability and sophistication.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $11,060
- Good/great deal percentage: 30.2%
- User rating: 4.64 / 5
- Total listings: 1,219
- Average price: $13,519
- Good/great deal percentage: 30.4%
- User rating: 4.67 / 5
- Total listings: 1,146
- Average price: $9,667
- Good/great deal percentage: 26.2%
- User rating: 4.89 / 5
- Total listings: 1,025
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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