2019 Kia Optima LX vs. S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Kia Optima LX and 2019 Kia Optima S 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 2019 Kia Optima LX and the 2019 Kia Optima S.
In comparing the 2019 Kia Optima LX's and the 2019 Kia Optima S's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Optima LX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Kia Optima LX and 2019 Kia Optima S have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Kia Optima LX's and the 2019 Kia Optima S's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Optima LX is a better car than the 2019 Kia Optima S.
Pricing: A used 2019 Kia Optima LX ranges from $8,899 to $18,095 while a used 2019 Kia Optima S is priced between $9,995 to $19,518.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Kia Optima LX and the 2019 Kia Optima S both lose 47.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Optima is 7.8 out of 10. Kia Optima is ranked 8 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 7.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Kia Optima LX and the 2019 Kia Optima S makes 185 horsepower. Both the LX and the S are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 611 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Optima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
25231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
22090 - 35845
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
25231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
22090 - 35845
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13511
Price Range:
8899 - 18095
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
17870
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
14316 - 24349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
248
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
101
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14757
Price Range:
9995 - 19518
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
17870
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
14316 - 24349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
108
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Kia Optima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Optima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Kia Optima LX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.062
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Kia Optima S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.062
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2758898846251867
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 12.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2758898846251867
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 12.0
Kia Optima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Kia Optima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Kia Optima Trim Levels
EX, S, SX Turbo
Other Kia Optima Trim Levels
EX, LX, SX 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 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):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 611 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 611 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3230 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3298 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Horizon Blue
Gray
Gravity Gray / Platinum Graphite
Red
Sangria
Silver
Sparkling Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
