Page Loading

2014 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Kia Optima and 2015 Kia Optima contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Kia Optima and the 2015 Kia Optima.

In comparing the 2014 Kia Optima's and the 2015 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Kia Optima has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 Kia Optima and 2015 Kia Optima have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Kia Optima's and the 2015 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Kia Optima is a better car than the 2015 Kia Optima.

Pricing: A used 2014 Kia Optima ranges from $5,999 to $15,997 while a used 2015 Kia Optima is priced between $6,800 to $15,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Kia Optima and the 2015 Kia Optima both lose 43.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Optima is 8.6 out of 10. Kia Optima is ranked 7 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Kia Optima is 7.8 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 Kia Optima and the 2015 Kia Optima makes 192 horsepower. Both the Optima and the Optima are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Optima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

See More See Less
Model & Pricing
2014 Kia Optima
2015 Kia Optima

2014 Kia Optima
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
2014 Kia Optima for Sale

2015 Kia Optima
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
2015 Kia Optima for Sale

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,263

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$20,295 - $35,200

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,840

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,023

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,150 - $38,000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$10,874

Price Range:

$5,999 - $15,997

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$11,122

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$8,608 - $13,988

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

196

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

109,335

# Good or Great Deals:

58

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$11,161

Price Range:

$6,800 - $15,999

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$12,581

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$10,828 - $16,005

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

572

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

107,361

# Good or Great Deals:

180

Kia Optima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia Optima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Kia Optima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

1.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.1 - 3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

5.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Kia Optima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

0.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

1.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.3 - 4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

5.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

6.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.1 - 16.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

6.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.9 - 11.5

Kia Optima Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

3 / 5

Safest Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 13

Kia Optima Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

3 / 5

Safest Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2014 Kia Optima Trim Levels

EX, LX, SX, SX Turbo, SXL Turbo

2015 Kia Optima Trim Levels

EX, LX, SX, SX Turbo, SXL Turbo

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 34 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

426 / 629 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 34 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

426 / 629 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3223 lbs

Width:

72 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

190.7 inches

Wheelbase:

110 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3237 lbs

Width:

72 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

190.7 inches

Wheelbase:

110 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Gold

Metal Bronze

Gray

Satin Metal

Red

Dark Cherry / Remington Red

Silver

Bright Silver / Titanium Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl / Ebony Black / Platinum Graphite

Gold

Metal Bronze

Gray

Satin Metal

Red

Dark Cherry / Remington Red

Silver

Bright Silver / Sparkling Silver / Titanium

White

Snow White Pearl

Blue

Smokey Blue

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Gray

Gray

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Gray

Gray

Black

Black

Popular Optima Model Year Comparisons

Related Car Comparisons

Popular Car Comparisons