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2009 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$17,495–$18,950 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Optima Kia
(31 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.9
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Still own my 2009 Kia Optima.

Still own my 2009 Kia Optima. Love it!!!. Have felt safe driving it for 210,000 miles. Great cabin and trunk space. Really don't want the newer, smaller models. I've survived being T boned with no injuries!!!. I'm keeping her forever!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Thought it was a fantastic car until the 45000

Everything was great and I loved it until it blew an engine at the 45000 mark. Now remember that this was maintained properly by a master auto tech and never abused.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable, Fun and Sporty.

Love this car. Most reliable car I ever owned. Bought it with 80K, put on another 50K with no major work needed. rare to find 5 peed stick thee day but this car has it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable car! Its solid and clean.

I really like this car! I wouldn't be selling it if I didn't inherit a newer vehicle from a family member. It is extremely reliable and easily maintained. The only BAD thing I could say about this car would be the interior cloth material on the upper section of the doors. It shifted a little bit and came loose but I had a seamstress repair it. She used hot glue. It was like new after that. Everything mechanical worked as intended. It still runs excellent 10+ years later. I would highly recommend a Kia Optima.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Super reliable

I have had my car for six years and it was bought from a lady with 60k on it. This car just continues to be reliable. I have had to replace the ignition switch. Other than that it’s ole steady!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

This car drives smooth for a standard. i usually dont buy manual transmissions so this was a nice surprise. I would recommend test driving the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome car

The kia optima is the best value for your money plain and simple and very reliable. I loved this car. I owned my optima for 3 years and had no problems what so ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Ride away today

Very great car no problems at all I love their customer service as well. Best car company in the US.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car that I owned

I had a 2009 Kia Optima EX, never gave me a problem, drove nicely, looked good, just loved it and so much so that I purchased another.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Slick vehicle and Reliable

This vehicle met my need. It has soon much leg room. This car did not burn much gas. The car road smoothly on the streets and highways. If you're looking for expensive look, but on a budget, this vehicle is for you. This car is a must have.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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