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2011 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$19,200–$20,700 MSRP range
side view of 2011 Optima Kia
(130 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.4
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Tremendous Car

One of the best cars ever made for the price. This car has 200 horses, great milage, good look, sleek, roomy and comfort.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First car I actually like

Ive owned a several cars in the past. Once I bought this 2011 Kia optima sx turbo, it had more features and power then my 2015 Chrysler 200s by a long shot. It has heated and cooled seats and sunroof, while my Chrysler was a sport model as well and had none of that.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just a great car.

One of the best cars I have ever had. This car has a great look, handles well like a sports car, has get up and go at around 200 horses and yet I have gotten 36 straight highway many times.

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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most reliable car I've owned.

This car has been very reliable, the price is right very comfortable, great on gas as well as in snow. I love 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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Engine under recall

I used to love the car until the engine started giving me issues at 80,000 miles. Everything else was great fun to drive while it lasted. Loved the exterior and the metallic bronze.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very stylish car with plenty of power.

This car meets all of my needs. The SX Turbo, Technology package with Infinity Sound, lots of power, and heated and cooled seats. Handles very well. The seats are a little firm, but the ride is very smooth with plenty of room and trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I've owned for 3 years

Overall the Kia Optima is really quite remarkable. I currently have 136,000 miles on my Kia and it runs great. No real engine issues. Interior is holding up quite well considering how much seat time I have in the car. The fuel mileage is great and when you need the speed it's available too, and mine is a 4-cylinder. I only rate it a 4 star as I'm a taller guy and I hit my head a lot getting in and out of the vehicle. Other then that it's great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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My Corsa Blue Kia

This Corsa Blue Optima turned heads and and still does. Beautiful, reliable and completely fun to operate. Other than minor recalls there have been 0 issues with this vehicle and is as dressed up as its expensive competition. No need to spend the extra cash for a name.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I have had nothing but problems with this car

I bought a certified preowned Kia Optima with about 30 k miles on it from Carmax. A few weeks after my purchase the rear view camera started going on and out randomly and it ended up being a problem with a chip. The car would drive weird when not in eco mode. The engine fused due to some recall issue . The blutooth never works correctly especially with Siri. My 2011 f150 worked way better and was much more reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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LOVE LOVE LOVE

I am currently a student in college and I needed a car that was better on gas than my old one. I was leaning towards a ford fusion until I test drove the kia optima and fell in love with it instantly. I opted for the turbo model even thought the gas mileage wasnt as great as the base models it was still better than what I had. I reccomend this car to all of my friends because its fast, easy on the wallet, and stunning to look at!

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