What does the 2020 Kia Optima cost per mile?
Fuel cost a mile
11.9cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 58.1 cents a mile.
- $5,815 per 10,000 miles.
- 2020 Kia Optima LX FWD: 27 mpg.
- Median of 97 gas and hybrid sedans (2020): 12.3 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 27 mpg | 11.9 cents | 58.1 cents | $5,815 |
| S FWD | 27 mpg | 11.9 cents | 58.1 cents | $5,815 |
| SE FWD | 27 mpg | 11.9 cents | 58.1 cents | $5,815 |
| EX FWD | 31 mpg | 10.3 cents | 59.7 cents | $5,968 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 42 mpg | 7.6 cents | 62.4 cents | $6,238 |
| EX Premium FWD | 31 mpg | 10.3 cents | 59.7 cents | $5,968 |
| SX FWD | 24 mpg | 13.3 cents | 56.7 cents | $5,667 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | 41 mpg, 50% electric | 6.7 cents | 63.3 cents | $6,329 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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