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    2015 Kia Optima

    Used from

    $31,240 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 / 100km

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2015 Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,240 for the SI variant and topping out at $40,990 for the Platinum.

    There are 3 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2014.

    The Kia Optima is only available with an null motor that produces 148kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2015 Optima was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Optima models from other years

    2015 Kia Optima Price

    SLi

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$36,490

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$31,240

    Platinum

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$40,990
    *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 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 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
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
      • Duration (months): 84
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 1 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima

    The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the SLi with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia OptimaFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 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 5 year unlimited km 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 $31,240.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the Platinum that starts from $40,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and Platinum.

    The largest Kia Optima is the Si which measures 1830mm wide, 4845mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Optima is the Si which has 148kW of power from its 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the Si which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Optima uses unleaded.