Kia Optima depreciation: value by age
Value kept after 6 years
50%
- Loses 50% in 6 years.
- 2020 LX FWD. New: $24,115. Now: $12,000.
- Median sedan at 6 years: 51% kept.
- Value now: KBB fair price.
| Model year | Age | Trim | Original MSRP | Value now | Source | Kept | Lost | Lost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | LX FWD | $24,115 | $12,000 | KBB fair price | 50% | $12,115 | $2,019 |
| 2019 | 7 | LX FWD | $23,915 | $10,650 | KBB fair price | 45% | $13,265 | $1,895 |
| 2018 | 8 | LX FWD | $23,495 | $9,625 | KBB fair price | 41% | $13,870 | $1,734 |
| 2017 | 9 | LX FWD | $23,095 | $9,000 | KBB fair price | 39% | $14,095 | $1,566 |
| 2016 | 10 | 4dr Sdn LX FWD | $22,990 | $7,800 | KBB fair price | 34% | $15,190 | $1,519 |
| 2015 | 11 | 4dr Sdn LX FWD | $22,665 | $6,725 | KBB fair price | 30% | $15,940 | $1,449 |
| 2014 | 12 | 4dr Sdn LX FWD | $22,300 | $6,175 | KBB fair price | 28% | $16,125 | $1,344 |
| 2013 | 13 | 4dr Sdn LX FWD | $21,975 | $5,200 | KBB fair price | 24% | $16,775 | $1,290 |
| 2012 | 14 | LX FWD | $21,750 | $5,275 | KBB fair price | 24% | $16,475 | $1,177 |
| 2011 | 15 | LX FWD | $21,190 | $5,125 | KBB fair price | 24% | $16,065 | $1,071 |
| 2010 | 16 | LX FWD | $19,890 | $3,150 | KBB fair price | 16% | $16,740 | $1,046 |
| 2009 | 17 | LX FWD | $19,625 | $2,050 | KBB fair price | 10% | $17,575 | $1,034 |
- Biggest drop
- New to age 6: $2,019 a year.
- Values as of
- October 2026
KBB resale value by year
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 KBB forecast | 2028 KBB forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $17,860 | $14,426 | $11,838 | $10,650 | $8,611 | $6,923 |
| 2019 | $14,586 | $12,269 | $8,927 | $9,400 | $7,604 | $6,116 |
| 2018 | $12,240 | $9,217 | $7,145 | $8,475 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | $9,595 | $8,888 | $7,018 | $7,750 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | $8,906 | $7,470 | $5,846 | $7,150 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | $6,811 | $5,972 | $4,884 | $5,875 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | $6,959 | $6,114 | $4,698 | $4,800 | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | $6,279 | $5,238 | $4,237 | $4,525 | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 | $4,738 | $4,259 | $3,987 | $4,825 | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | $5,463 | $4,948 | $4,230 | $2,500 | N/A | N/A |
| 2010 | $4,064 | $3,038 | $3,088 | $2,725 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009 | $3,717 | $3,206 | $2,800 | $1,700 | N/A | N/A |
KBB resale values. 2027 and 2028 are KBB forecasts.
What this cannot tell you
Values as of October 2026. KBB and CarGurus national figures.
Mileage and condition change the value.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate