Compare prices on 124 used Kia Optima cars

Interested in finding a great deal on a used Kia Optima?

Are you interested in buying a used large sized family car? The Kia Optima is a great pick. On AutoUncle, you can find 79 used Kia Optimas for sale in the UK, each one collected from an online marketplace or dealership website.

How much does a used Kia Optima cost?

Currently, the prices for a pre-owned Kia Optima start at £3,195 and go up to £16,495.

The cost of a pre-owned Kia Optima is determined by several factors. Key contributing elements include the year, engine capacity and power, the car's fuel efficiency, car mileage along with equipment variant.

For instance, a car that is newer and has fewer miles on the clock will typically command a higher price. In the same vein, models at the higher end, replete with luxurious features or more robust engines, generally come with a more substantial price tag than, for example, an older model with more kilometres driven or with a lower equipment level.

Which equipment options does Kia Optima have?

While calculating the cost of a used Kia Optima, it's key to examine vehicles sharing identical trim level. If not, you might draw an inaccurate conclusion about which car to buy.

Is the Kia Optima available with multiple fuel options?

The Kia Optima most commonly uses diesel as its fuel type.

Available fuel options:

• Kia Optima diesel: 68 cars currently available with an average price of £9,182
• Kia Optima petrol: 6 cars currently available with an average price of £15,923
• Kia Optima hybrid: Currently there is 5 cars available on AutoUncle with an average price of £9,012

Your driving habits are crucial to consider when choosing a fuel type. Do you tend to drive in the city or on open roads and motorways? How many miles do you drive in an average week?

For short journeys, electric cars, plug-in hybrids or petrol cars are obvious choices. If you have a daily commute over longer distances, a modern electric car can be a great choice - especially if you have access to charging at home or at work. Despite the rise of electric cars, diesel can still be useful for long journeys and lack of charging options. It’s worth noting that diesel engines with high emissions are banned from entering cities in certain countries.

Are there different body versions of Kia Optima?

With the stationcar being the more popular choice, the Kia Optima is offered in both stationcar and sedan body styles in the UK. Estates, also known as station wagons, are popular in the UK market because they combine excellent driving capabilities with space. These features make stations wagons, SUVs and MPVs particularly popular with active families.

AutoUncle's selection of Kia Optima by body type, price and quantity for sale

• Kia Optima stationcar: 42 cars - average price £9,625
• Kia Optima sedan: 37 cars - average price £9,750

What other cars should I consider?

The Kia Optima has some competing cars from the same segment.

Most popular alternatives to the Kia Optima

• MG ZS
• BMW 320
• Tesla Model 3

The MG ZS is a top choice when looking for an alternative to the Kia Optima. With an average sale price of £14,302 you can currently find 3,020 of these cars available for sale on AutoUncle.

The BMW 320 is another popular pick, with 2,407 cars currently for sale and an average price of £20,990. The Tesla Model 3 is the third best alternative. There are currently 2,399 of this car for sale in the UK with an average sales price of £17,790.

Looking for a more eco-friendly alternative?

If you are not entirely committed to the Kia Optima then, we have some suggestions for electric vehicle alternatives in the car segment D-segment. The list includes:

• Tesla Model 3
• BMW i4
• Polestar 2

Haven't spotted the perfect electric car yet? View our complete collection of electric cars here.