2020 Kia Optima trim levels explained

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$12,700

10 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 10 trims

2020 Kia Optima trims by MSRP
Trim	MSRP	Destination	Engine	hp	Drivetrain	Transmission	MPG	Seats
LX FWD	$23,390	$965	2.4L 4cyl	185 hp	FWD	6-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
S FWD	$24,890	$965	2.4L 4cyl	185 hp	FWD	6-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
SE FWD	$26,390	$965	2.4L 4cyl	185 hp	FWD	6-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
Special Edition FWD	$26,390	N/A	N/A	N/A	FWD	N/A	24 mpg to 31 mpg	5
EX FWD	$27,190	$965	1.6L 4cyl	178 hp	FWD	7-speed DCT	31 mpg	5
Hybrid EX FWD	$29,310	$925	2.0L 4cyl	192 hp	FWD	6-speed automatic	42 mpg	5
EX Premium FWD	$30,190	$965	1.6L 4cyl	178 hp	FWD	7-speed DCT	31 mpg	5
SX FWD	$32,190	$965	2.0L 4cyl	245 hp	FWD	6-speed automatic	24 mpg	5
SX Turbo FWD	$32,190	N/A	N/A	N/A	FWD	N/A	24 mpg to 31 mpg	5
Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD	$36,090	$925	2.0L 4cyl	202 hp	FWD	6-speed automatic	41 mpg	5

LX to S: +$1,500
LX FWD $23,390 to S FWD $24,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights, Rear spoiler.
S to SE: +$1,500
S FWD $24,890 to SE FWD $26,390.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Panoramic roof.
Special Edition to EX: +$800
Special Edition FWD $26,390 to EX FWD $27,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
EX to EX Premium: +$3,000
EX FWD $27,190 to EX Premium FWD $30,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Panoramic roof, Touch screen, Power front seats.
EX Premium to SX: +$2,000
EX Premium FWD $30,190 to SX FWD $32,190.
- Engine: 1.6L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 178 hp to 245 hp.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 24 mpg.
Adds as standard: Rear spoiler.

Cheapest trim with leather seats: SE FWD, $26,390.
Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $26,390.
Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SE FWD, $26,390.
Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LX FWD, $23,390.
Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $23,390.
Cheapest trim with navigation: EX Premium FWD, $30,190. Optional from Hybrid EX FWD, $29,310.
Cheapest trim with premium audio: Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD, $36,090. Optional from Hybrid EX FWD, $29,310.
Remote start: optional from LX FWD, $23,390.
Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SE FWD, $26,390. Optional from S FWD, $24,890.
Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2020 Kia Optima: features by trim
Feature	LX FWD	S FWD	SE FWD	EX FWD	EX Premium FWD	SX FWD	Hybrid EX FWD	Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD
Leather seats	N	N	S	S	S	N	S	S
Heated front seats	N	N	S	S	S	S	S	S
Heated steering wheel	N	N	S	N	S	S	O	S
360 camera	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Blind spot warning	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power liftgate or trunk	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Third row	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Navigation	N	N	N	N	S	S	O	S
Premium audio	N	N	N	N	N	N	O	S
Remote start	O	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Heated rear seats	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Panoramic roof	N	O	S	N	S	S	O	O

No equipment data: Special Edition FWD, SX Turbo FWD.

Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.

Price change by trim, 2019 to 2020
Trim	2019	2020	Change
LX FWD	$22,990	$23,390	+$400
S FWD	$24,990	$24,890	-$100
EX FWD	$26,890	$27,190	+$300
Hybrid EX FWD	$28,090	$29,310	+$1,220
SX FWD	$31,990	$32,190	+$200
SX Turbo FWD	$31,990	$32,190	+$200
Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD	$35,390	$36,090	+$700

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.