What does a 2020 Kia Optima cost to run?
LX FWD, 27 mpg
$1,422a year in fuel
- 11.9 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $31,923.
- Median sedan: $1,477 a year (93 models, 2020).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $23,390 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $31,923 |
| S FWD | $24,890 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $33,423 |
| SE FWD | $26,390 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $34,923 |
| EX FWD | $27,190 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $34,622 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | $29,310 | 42 mpg | $914 | $0.08 | $34,796 |
| EX Premium FWD | $30,190 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $37,622 |
| SX FWD | $32,190 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $41,790 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | $36,090 | 41 mpg, 33 kWh/100 mi | $805 | $0.07 | $40,919 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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