Skip advert
Advertisement

Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi ‘2’

£265 per month with a £4,850 deposit (4.9 per cent APR)

Kia Optima - Best cars under £300

The Kia Optima is a left-field choice in the family car segment, but it has always represented good value. In basic ‘2’ spec, it includes sat-nav, cruise control and 17-inch alloys. The 1.7-litre CRDi engine is frugal, too, with economy of 67.3mpg. Kia is currently offering a £1,000 deposit contribution for Optima PCP deals, plus there’s the brand’s excellent seven-year warranty.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Model: Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi ‘2’Monthly payments: £265List price: £21,495Aim to pay: £19,500Deposit: £4,850Deposit contribution: £1,000No of payments: 36APR: 4.9%Optional final payment: £7,836Total amount: £22,241

Skip advert
Advertisement

New & used car deals

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

RRP £27,435Avg. savings £6,350 off RRP*Used from £10,995
Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

RRP £29,840Avg. savings £5,643 off RRP*Used from £11,333
Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage

RRP £28,085Avg. savings £3,432 off RRP*Used from £11,995
Renault Clio

Renault Clio

RRP £16,175Avg. savings £3,411 off RRP*Used from £7,500
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Last chance: Gov asks for driver’s view on controversial car emissions law changes
Emissions checks

Last chance: Gov asks for driver’s view on controversial car emissions law changes

New proposals could see drivers face fines of up to £1,000 if their car’s emissions don’t match the approved emissions standard
News
1 Sep 2026
Luxury electric SUVs aren’t selling, and I know the reason why
Opinion - Lotus Eletre

Luxury electric SUVs aren’t selling, and I know the reason why

Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks luxury SUVs are better suited to PHEV and range-extender tech than pure electric power
Opinion
2 Sep 2026
New Range Rover Electric revealed: How far does it go? How much is it? And why is it so late?
Range Rover Electric driving

New Range Rover Electric revealed: How far does it go? How much is it? And why is it so late?

After what seems like a very long wait, the Range Rover Electric is finally upon us, with full details out in the open and prices from £154k
News
1 Sep 2026