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    2015 Kia Optima

    Used from

    $31,240 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 / 100km

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2015 Kia Optima's used prices in Australia typically range from $13,800 for the SI variant and topping out at $19,400 for the GT.

    There are 5 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.4L petrol (138kW/241Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2015 Optima was offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Kia Optima models from other years

    2015 Kia Optima Price

    Platinum

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 4d Sedan$40,990

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 4d Sedan$31,490

    SLi

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 4d Sedan$36,490
    *excl. on-roads

    2015 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Si

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1388
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1384
      • Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1155
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 880
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1415
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Infinity
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2015 Kia Optima Specs

    2015 Kia Optima Dimensions

    1455mm
    1830mm
    4845mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 Kia Optima Dimensions

    2015 Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima

    The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the Si with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 7.9L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Optima that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 8.5L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Kia OptimaFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 4d SedanUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    See all Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Optima?

    You should service your Optima at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Optima's warranty.

    2015 Kia Optima Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?

    The Kia Optima offers a 7 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Optima FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Optima is the Si that starts from $13,800.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the GT that starts from $19,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Si which can tow 1700 kg

    The largest Kia Optima is the Si which measures 1860mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Optima is the GT NAV (RED LEATHER) which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the GT NAV (RED LEATHER) which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Optima uses Unleaded Petrol.