Used Kia Optima for Sale nearSan Marcos, CA
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Only show listings that include dealer fees- Year:
- 2012
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 200 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Bright Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 65,412
- Stock #:
- M5049K
- VIN:
- 5XXGN4A7XCG004000
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2012 Kia Optima
EX
65,412 mi
$8,918
- Year:
- 2015
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Platinum Graphite)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 74,550
- Stock #:
- V010727
- VIN:
- 5XXGN4A74FG509034
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2015 Kia Optima
EX
74,550 mi
$11,985
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Horizon Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 94,617
- Stock #:
- PLG419727
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L37LG419727
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2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
94,617 mi
$12,073
- Year:
- 2015
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Platinum Graphite)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 74,550
- Stock #:
- V010727
- VIN:
- 5XXGN4A74FG509034
2015 Kia Optima
EX
74,550 mi
$11,985
- 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:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 173,364
- Stock #:
- 4309
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L38JG263159
2018 Kia Optima
LX
173,364 mi
$6,133
- Year:
- 2016
- 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:
- 77,803
- Stock #:
- 26V03273A
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L33GG110116
2016 Kia Optima
LX
77,803 mi
$10,985
- Year:
- 2012
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 200 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Bright Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 65,412
- Stock #:
- M5049K
- VIN:
- 5XXGN4A7XCG004000
2012 Kia Optima
EX
65,412 mi
$8,918
- Year:
- 2014
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 274 hp 2L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 25 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 99,968
- Stock #:
- 293
- VIN:
- 5XXGR4A67EG265647
2014 Kia Optima
SX Turbo
99,968 mi
$10,430
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 7-Speed Dual Clutch
- Mileage:
- 84,697
- Stock #:
- 295825
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L17KG295825
2019 Kia Optima
EX FWD
84,697 mi
$13,898
- Year:
- 2018
- 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:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 93,492
- Stock #:
- 147
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L34JG198326
2018 Kia Optima
LX
93,492 mi
$11,138
- 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
$13,792
- Year:
- 2017
- 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:
- 26 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 94,582
- Stock #:
- 20438
- VIN:
- 5XXGW4L28HG137540
-$510
2017 Kia Optima
SX Turbo
94,582 mi
$12,305
$11,795
- 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
$4,980
Recommended model year:
2019 Kia Optima
Shop 2019 Kia Optima »With 1,499 currently listed for sale and an average price of $12,423, 27.2% 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.
57.5% 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:
- 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:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 113,793
- Stock #:
- SD1016
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L35GG013495
2016 Kia Optima
EX
113,793 mi
$9,501
- Year:
- 2017
- 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:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 53,575
- Stock #:
- 144210
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L32HG144210
2017 Kia Optima
EX
53,575 mi
$14,127
- Year:
- 2018
- 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:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 134,681
- Stock #:
- 308
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L31JG196680
2018 Kia Optima
LX
134,681 mi
$8,680
- 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:
- 86,240
- Stock #:
- AF100849
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L35LG431570
2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
86,240 mi
$12,244
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Exterior color:
- White
- Transmission:
- 7-Speed Dual Clutch
- Mileage:
- 81,222
- Stock #:
- 331288
- VIN:
- 5XXGU4L12KG331288
2019 Kia Optima
EX FWD
81,222 mi
$16,405
- 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 (MAROON)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 29 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 110,564
- Stock #:
- 107312
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L3XGG107312
2016 Kia Optima
LX
110,564 mi
$9,596
- Year:
- 2019
- 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:
- 25 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 107,041
- Stock #:
- S1812
- VIN:
- 5XXGV4L2XKG313496
-$656
2019 Kia Optima
SX Turbo FWD
107,041 mi
$13,223
$12,567
- 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:
- 55,320
- Stock #:
- G300125
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L30KG300125
2019 Kia Optima
LX FWD
55,320 mi
$15,564
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Kia
- Model:
- Optima
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 185 hp 2.4L I4
- Combined gas mileage:
- 28 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 85,000
- Stock #:
- 39016400
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L37LG390164
2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
85,000 mi
$12,648
- 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:
- 89,064
- Stock #:
- 410
- VIN:
- 5XXGT4L32LG428237
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2020 Kia Optima
LX FWD
89,064 mi
$9,581
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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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Summary
With 1,499 currently listed for sale and an average price of $12,423, 27.2% 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.
57.5% 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: $11,093
- Good/great deal percentage: 28.2%
- User rating: 4.64 / 5
- Total listings: 1,207
- Average price: $8,381
- Good/great deal percentage: 27.8%
- User rating: 4.67 / 5
- Total listings: 730
- Average price: $13,327
- Good/great deal percentage: 27.2%
- User rating: 4.67 / 5
- Total listings: 1,069
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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