The KIA Optima is a midsize sedan that has been on the global market since 2000. This car combines high-class technical characteristics, a comfortable and thoughtful design, and a powerful drivetrain. Currently, it is produced in its 5th generation, known as the KIA K5 in the USA.
Popular Release Years of KIA Optima
KIA Optimas of various years, starting from 2011, are available at American insurance auctions Copart and IAAI. The cars from 2013 (third generation 2010-2014), 2015 and 2016 (fourth generation 2015-2019) are the most popular, with 1610, 1798, and 957 cars available respectively.
KIA Optima Engines 2016-2019
The fourth generation KIA Optima comes with engines of 2.4, 2.0, and 1.6 liters. The 2.0 models work in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. The 2.4-liter KIA Optima is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.6-liter models are fitted with a 7-speed dual-clutch or 6-speed manual transmission.
Price of KIA Optima 2016-2019
The most affordable KIA Optimas at US insurance auctions are from 2016 and 2017, with the most expensive ones being from 2019. The average price for a 2016 and 2017 models is $3100, for 2018 - $3450, and for 2019 - $5950.
Quantity of KIA Optima 2016-2019 at US Auctions
The most represented model at Copart and IAAI is the KIA Optima from 2016: 276, 198, 329, and 154 units were available in January, February, March, and April respectively. The least represented is the 2017 model.
Price of KIA Optima 2020
The average price for a KIA Optima 2020 is around $6500. In February and March, there was a slight decrease to $6300, but in April, it bounced back, slightly exceeding the January figures.
Quantity of KIA Optima 2020
The maximum number of KIA Optima 2020 was available for sale at Copart and IAAI in January 2021 – 205 cars. The lowest figure was 80 units in April.
