Used Kia Optima for Sale near Southwold, ON

How much does the Kia Optima cost in today's market?

Used Kia Optima prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Optima's current nationwide average price is $10,510 CAD, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $10,510 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Optima a good car?

Yes — the Kia Optima is a well-liked used sedan with strong owner satisfaction across the model years in this data.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Optima for its stylish design, comfortable ride, and strong fuel efficiency. Value for money also comes up often, along with a smooth driving experience and a roomy cabin that makes the car feel well-rounded for everyday use.

26.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Optima models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Optima as comfortable, efficient, and dependable, and the strongest model-year reviews also point to a smooth ride and solid value. Expert and owner feedback together highlight a sedan that delivers a satisfying ownership experience for many used buyers.

• Owners rate the Kia Optima between 4.2 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers planning to keep the car long term, the strongest ownership cases tend to be the better-reviewed model years with healthy deal availability and broad market supply.

What Kia Optima do most buyers choose?

The Kia Optima years with the most listings are 2015, 2017, and 2016.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they combine broad availability with pricing that sits in a familiar used-car sweet spot. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Kia Optima's resale value?

Most model years in the Optima lineup have moved lower over the past year, which can work in your favour if you're shopping used. The largest drops are in the double digits, while the smallest changes are still negative, so buyers are seeing more favourable pricing across the board.

The 2019, 2015, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Kia Optima now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −9.06% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −20.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 24.5% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 20.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,120 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2019 Kia Optima compare to the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.