2015 Kia Optima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.5 to 10.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.5 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2015 Kia Optima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2015 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.7 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.5 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 151.5 g/km | 208 g/km | 231 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.08 | $13.80 | $15.50 |
2015 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 33 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 37 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 44 | 31 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,825 | US$2,600 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,016 | $2,760 | $3,100 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2015 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,021 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (627), electrical system (141) and unknown or other (140). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an... |
| 21V331000 | 2021-05-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| 20V519000 | 2020-08-27 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2015 Kia Optima for buyers
No 2015 Kia Optima is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2015 Kia Optima in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 1,021 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, electrical system and unknown or other; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
It uses the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid and front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 6.5 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 20 litres. That works out to about $10.08 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$1,825 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. EPA lists 311 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. Its low fuel use suits long commutes and high-kilometre weeks.
A longer test drive
Drive the Optima on your commute before you commit to it. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Optima first, and buy only if it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$1,825 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.08 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $100.80 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ready to ask?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2015 Kia Optima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2015 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2015 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2015 Kia Optima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2015 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2015 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2015 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2016.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.