Used Kia Optima

Used cars, model years and price levels

#15 most popular Kia model in Finland (of 29 models)*

#203 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
85
Reported sales
165
Asking price (median)
11,800 €
Inspection failure rate
19.7 %
Average mileage
175,714 km
Time on market (median)
10 days
Fleet for sale
2.2 %

The Kia Optima is Finland's #15 most popular Kia model: 85 cars are for sale, which is 2.7 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 11,800 € and the average is 12,349 €; the cheapest car costs 4,500 € and the priciest 22,490 €. Cars for sale are model years 2012–2021, averaging 9 years old. The most common fuel type is diesel (51% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is estate (57%). Average mileage is 175,714 km. Median time on market is 10 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 19.7 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 6 %
  • Below market price 11 %
  • At market price 49 %
  • Above market price 23 %
  • Well above market price 11 %

Fuel type

  • Diesel 51 %
  • Plug-in hybrid 35 %
  • Hybrid 8 %
  • Petrol 6 %

Gearbox

  • Automatic 85 %
  • Manual 15 %

Seller

  • Dealer 87 %
  • Private seller 13 %

Body type

  • Estate 57 %
  • Sedan 43 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Kia Optima
  • All cars

Average failure rate 19.7 % (2,274 inspections in 2025, median mileage 147,000 km). Brand average 27 %, national average 26.9 %.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Brakes 35.4 %

    244 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 30.9 %

    213 defects, All cars 39.4 %

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  3. Steering 13.1 %

    90 defects, All cars 6.5 %

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

  4. Emissions and leaks 12.8 %

    88 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

2025 periodic inspections recorded 689 defects leading to a failure across 2,274 inspections. The remaining 8 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was käyttöjarru (118 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (415).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2021720,790 €21,630 €
2020816,570 €16,490 €
20191513,600 €13,490 €
20181212,740 €12,770 €
20171810,940 €10,480 €
201678,690 €10,900 €
2015311,400 €8,790 €
201467,195 €5,900 €
201368,765 €6,880 €
201247,290 €6,690 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 10.4 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Premium audio 57% of cars +357 € avg +1,470 €
  • Adaptive cruise control 57% of cars +318 € avg +650 €
  • Tow bar 57% of cars +118 € avg +355 €
  • Automatic transmission 85% of cars +57 € avg +296 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from Kia Optima cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 10 days

Largest Kia Optima sellers

Private sellers also have 11 Kia Optima listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Kia Optima cars by region

Uusimaa: 24Varsinais-Suomi: 9Satakunta: 4Kanta-Häme: 5Etelä-Savo: 2Pirkanmaa: 8Päijät-Häme: 5Kymenlaakso: 4Etelä-Karjala: 2Pohjois-Savo: 5Pohjois-Karjala: 1Keski-Suomi: 2Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 4Pohjanmaa: 1Keski-Pohjanmaa: 4Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 3Kainuu: 2Lappi: 1Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–2
  • 3–6
  • 7–15
  • over 15

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa2427.9 %12,840 €
Varsinais-Suomi910.5 %13,490 €
Pirkanmaa89.3 %13,550 €
Kanta-Häme55.8 %10,390 €
Pohjois-Savo55.8 %9,890 €
Päijät-Häme55.8 %16,900 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa44.7 %12,700 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa44.7 %12,110 €
Kymenlaakso44.7 %9,620 €
Satakunta44.7 %11,195 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa33.5 %7,980 €
Etelä-Karjala22.3 %13,850 €
Etelä-Savo22.3 %11,695 €
Kainuu22.3 %7,590 €
Keski-Suomi22.3 %10,985 €
Lappi11.2 %6,400 €
Pohjanmaa11.2 %12,650 €
Pohjois-Karjala11.2 %16,990 €

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Kia Optima listings per day

For sale 86

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Kia Optima cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 85 used Kia Optima cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Kia Optima cars?

There are 85 used Kia Optima cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Kia Optima cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Saka, Kamux, J. Rinta-Jouppi.

How much does a used Kia Optima cost?

The median asking price of Kia Optima cars for sale is 11,800 €, and the average is 12,349 €. Prices range from 4,500 € to 22,490 €.

What have used Kia Optima cars sold for?

165 Kia Optima cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2021 cars sold at a median of 21,630 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Kia Optima are for sale?

Model years 2012–2021 are for sale. Model year 2017 has the most listings (18 cars).

How popular is the Kia Optima?

The Kia Optima is the #15 most popular Kia model in Finland: its share of Kia cars for sale is 2.7 %.

How much value does a Kia Optima lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Kia Optima's value falls by an average of 10.4% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the Kia Optima fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Kia Optima cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 19.7 % on average (2,274 inspections, median mileage 147,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Kia Optima cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Kia Optima cars recorded 689 defects leading to a failure, most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, steering, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was käyttöjarru. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Kia Optima sell?

Sold Kia Optima cars were listed for a median of 10 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Kia Optima cars?

The most common fuel type is diesel: 51% of cars for sale.

What share of Kia Optima cars have an automatic gearbox?

85% of Kia Optima cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Kia Optima cars?

87% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 13% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Kia Optima body type?

The most common body type is estate: 57% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a Kia Optima?

The average mileage of Kia Optima cars for sale is 175,714 km.

Where in Finland are the most Kia Optima cars for sale?

The largest number of Kia Optima cars for sale is in Uusimaa (24 cars). The next largest regions are Varsinais-Suomi and Pirkanmaa.

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