What Are the 2020 Kia Optima Trim Levels?

Considering the 2020 Kia Optima as your next Raleigh sedan? Fuel-efficient and stylish, the new Optima certainly has a lot to offer to local commuters and budget-conscious drivers! So, which of the six 2020 Kia Optima trim levels will strike the ideal balance of falling in your price range while checking every box on your unique list of needs? Find out in our guide to the Kia Optima trims!

2020 Kia Optima Trims and MSRP

First, let’s take a look at the starting price for each of the 2020 Kia Optima trims:

• Optima LX: Starting at$23,390 MSRP
• Optima S: Starting at $24,890 MSRP
• Optima SE: Starting at $26,390 MSRP
• Optima EX: Starting at $27,190 MSRP
• Optima EX Premium: Starting at $30,190 MSRP
• Optima SX: Starting at $32,190 MSRP

Each of the Kia Optima trim levels is equipped with advanced standard equipment like Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ to help you stay connected to what matters most when you’re on the go, as well as emergency braking to inspire confidence in any road condition. Explore fuller details on each of the Kia Optima trims, below.

Kia Optima LX

With a base-level 2.4L I4 engine capable of generating 185 hp, the Kia Optima LX provides an impressive entry to the Kia Optima trim levels. What’s more, it’s equipped with an advanced standard safety suite to help you stay safe when you cruise Durham:

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Lane Departure Warning Technology (LDW)

Kia Optima S

Moving up to the Kia Optima S, Apex drivers will find a few style-focused additions, plus conveniences like the Kia Smart Key:

• Sport Side Sills and Rear Spoiler
• Sport Black Cloth and Leatherette Bolsters
• Smart Key with Push-Button Start and Immobilizer
• LED Rear Combination Lamps
• Power Driver Seat
• Available Panoramic Sunroof

Kia Optima Special Edition (SE)

Approaching the mid-range Kia Optima trims, we have the Kia Optima Special Edition (SE) model. This is where you will start to see standard luxe comfort features like a heated steering wheel and heated front seats, as well as:

• 18-inch Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
• Sport Black Outside Mirrors
• Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade
• Smart Key with Push-Button Start
• Black Leather Seat Trim

Kia Optima EX

Another mid-range option among the Kia Optima trim levels, the EX receives an upgrade under the hood with a 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbo engine, capable of reaching 178 hp on Cary roads and highways. But that’s not all you’ll get with this step up:

• Quick-Shifting 7-Speed DCT Transmission
• Leather Seat Trim with Heated Front Seats
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• UVO Link Infotainment (includes smartphone remote start)
• Wireless and USB Phone Charger
• Dual-Zone Climate Control

Kia Optima EX Premium

Building off of the Kia Optima EX, the EX Premium model comes with several luxury-inspired additionals, including power front seats with lumbar support, a concert-like Harman Kardon® 10-Speaker Audio System, and more:

• Navigation System with UVO Link
• Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel

Kia Optima SX

As the range-topping Kia Optima trim level, the Optima SX pulls out all the stops with a racing-inspired suite of features including a 245-hp 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo engine, steering wheel paddle shifters, 18-inch Gloss Black alloy wheels, and much more:

• Red Front & Rear Brake Calipers
• Dual Projection LED Headlights with Low Beam Assist Dynamic
• Sport Leather Seating Trim
• Heated Sport Steering Wheel
• Available Two-Tone Red and Black Interior

Find Your Favorite Kia Optima Trim at Hendrick Kia of Cary!

So, which of the 2020 Kia Optima trims speaks to you the most? Whether you favor the entry-level LX or the top-tier SX, you’ll find all six models available in the Optima inventory at Hendrick Kia of Cary. Contact us to inquire about a test drive, then apply for financing to seek pre-approval! Curious to see how the Optima eclipses its top competitors? Check out our Optima vs. Toyota Camry comparison to learn more.