Car financing: 2009 Kia Optima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2009 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2009 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 | $15.81 |
2009 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 32 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
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 2009 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (33), air bags (28) and service brakes (21). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V114000 | 2013-04-01 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2009 Kia Optima?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2009 Kia Optima; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2009 Kia Optima in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Optima
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, air bags and service brakes; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the figures tell you
Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 9.4 L/100 km works out to about 28 litres per 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $14.57 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
How big it is
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 396 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Optima answers the big questions. Drive the Optima on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Optima answers more than any brochure.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2009 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Talk to a person
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2009 Kia Optima from us first.
Ask us about the 2009 Kia Optima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2009 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
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.