Kia Optima Price in Georgia — 2026 Buyer's Guide
Alongside the Ford Fusion, the Kia Optima is one of the region's favorite US-imported sedans — a family car that doubles as the classic Bolt and taxi workhorse. So what does an Optima actually cost in Marneuli? This guide is built on live Bazarla listings, not Baku portal prices.
Right now Bazarla carries 6 active Kia Optima listings, all from Marneuli and nearby villages. Model years span 2014–2019, with 2017 cars making up the core of the market — priced listings sit at $6,500 (~17,200₾). Kia overall has 48 active listings on the site, ranking sixth by volume behind Ford, Opel, Mercedes, Toyota and BMW. The Optima's successor, the K5, is starting to appear for sale too.
The US comparison is telling (Bazarla's market dataset, 182 Optima samples): roughly $6,800 for a 2014, $8,900 for a 2015, $8,200 for a 2016, $8,000 for a 2017, $7,800 for a 2019 and $8,800 for a 2020, with an all-years median of $7,860. The takeaway: a 2017 Optima selling in Marneuli for $6,500 undercuts its own US market value — with no shipping or customs to pay, and you can inspect the car today.
The number-one thing to check on an Optima is the engine. The 2.4 and 2.0 GDI (Theta II) engines are known for rod-bearing wear — they were subject to an official recall in the US, and many cars had engines replaced under warranty. Listen for knocking on a cold start, ask about oil consumption, and find out whether the engine has been replaced — a recall-replaced engine is actually a plus. Always run the VIN: nearly every Optima in the region came through American auctions and may carry accident history. A hybrid version exists and is far thriftier in town; the regular 2.4 uses 10–11 L/100km in the city.
To browse, filter Bazarla by make Kia, model Optima, city Marneuli. Listings refresh daily and prices are negotiable — call the seller, haggle, and never send money before seeing the car in person.
How much is a Kia Optima in Georgia?
Live Bazarla listings in Marneuli put a 2017 Optima at about $6,500 (~17,200₾); model years on the market run 2014–2019.
Buy locally or import from the US?
US market value for a 2017 Optima is about $8,000 before shipping and customs. A ready, documented car in Marneuli at $6,500 is usually the better deal.
What are the Optima's weak points?
Rod-bearing wear on the 2.4/2.0 GDI (Theta II) engines — listen for cold-start knock and ask about oil consumption. An engine replaced under the recall is a good sign, not a bad one.
Is the Optima good for taxi work?
Yes — together with the Fusion it's one of the region's most popular Bolt and taxi cars: roomy cabin, cheap parts, and the hybrid version sips fuel.
How many Kia listings are in Marneuli?
Currently 6 active Optima listings and 48 Kia listings overall; numbers update daily, and the successor K5 is appearing for sale.