Car financing: 2019 Kia Optima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 5.7 to 9.7 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
- 5.7 to 9.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2019 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.
2019 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Plug-in hybrid | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.1 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 5.2 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 5.7 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | 982 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| CO₂ | 134 g/km | 60 g/km | 181 g/km | 202.5 g/km | 231 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $8.84 | $9.15 | $11.94 | $13.02 | $15.04 |
2019 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 39 | 38 | 27 | 25 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 45 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 41 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 49 | 48 | 37 | 34 | 29 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2.7 hours | ||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,650 | US$1,700 | US$2,150 | US$2,400 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,768 | $1,830 | $2,388 | $2,604 | $3,008 |
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 2019 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 213 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (93), forward collision avoidance (44) and unknown or other (43). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V539000 | 2019-07-19 | forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2019 Kia Optima
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2019 Kia Optima for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the 2019 Kia Optima is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Optima
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 213 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, forward collision avoidance and unknown or other; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. 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.
Rated at 5.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 17 litres for a 300 km round trip. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $8.84. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$1,650 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Best uses
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. Its low fuel use suits long commutes and high-kilometre weeks.
Living with the Optima
Being a large sedan, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2019 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $88.40 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $8.84 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Get an offer
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2019 Kia Optima from us first.
Ask us about the 2019 Kia Optima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2019 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2019 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1768.00.
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.