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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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2011 Kia Optima

Very pleased with the Optima. Getting anywhere from 30-35mpg city plus highway driving. Really like the power and the room in the car! Really climbs the big hills excellent for an automatic! Only two things I don't like too much are the seats and the terrible tires on the car. Seats are too light of a color but I've already put on seat covers. If you looking for a sporty looking midsize car with excellent MPG and power this is the car. Glad I bought it!

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

i've owned the car for almost 3 months now and have nothing to complain. the most useful features for me are the High Damper System, Electric Power Steering and auto cornering lights - those really make you feel composed and confident enough, almost like driving a sport car!

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

I have the 2011 GT version loaded. Cost $27,000 end of year model. I got bored with my Prius and this is much more fun to drive. Looks great. Engine sounds a bit cheesy for a turbo but it would have cost another 10k for a car that would sound better. I decided to save on the 2011 rather than getting the 2012 since basically the same. Too bad it doesn't have the option for auto start that would have been nice since in Wisconsin.

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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One of the BEST Car's I Have Driven

Nice body style love the leather seats nice feel to the steering great pick up with the GDI engine great GAS mileage. Love the feel of the car on the road. I have the 2011 Optima EX I have had this car for 10 months have over 10500 miles on it and no trouble at all. I had 2007 Toyota Avalon and this car is close. But about $9000.00 less Really like this car.Hope you try one or two really nice car Great drive

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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Great Car

For the money, you cannot get a better car. I got the loaded 2011 Kia Optima with every option and after rebates paid around 23K for leather, heated seats, aircondition seats, sun roof, nav system, infinty sound system with butt rattiling sub woofers, heating steering wheel, voice operating system that you can tell the car what to do... It's quick with direct injection and a warranty that cannot be beat...

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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Fantabulous

What a gem! lots of bells and whistles for a great price when compared to Honda, Toyota and Nissan. Kia will have them all looking over their shoulder with this 2011 Optima 2.,4L 6 speed auto tranny. Trick is now to get the resale price up to par with the others. I won't be getting rid of this hot car in the near future anyway, so....

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
  • Does recommend this car
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best

very nice and comfortable car good value for the money gas saver and nice looking inside and out, recommend to any one looking for loaded auto and stylish for the price of a plain car.

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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A great vehicle for its price range

Ecellente. Do not shy away from the Kia Optima. The Kia has come a long way from its initial reviews years ago.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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great looks, great gas mileage

bought this car about 2 weeks ago to get out of a gas guzzling truck , the looks of the car are great and the gas mileage has been a great improvement from what i was shelling out for my truck , its nice to pass the gas stations for a change. The ride is comfortable and very quiet and has plenty of get up and go when you need it , so far so good and also you cant beat the standard waranty 10 year 100,000 mile , 5 year 60,000 bumper to bumper and 5 year 60,000 road side assistance not to mention 3 months satellite radio

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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Sporty sedan

Can't say enough about my 2011 Optima EX. I have the Tech and Navigation package, fun and easy to use. The gas mileage is as advertised; ride quality smooth; the duel pana sunroof is great. The warranty is unsurpassed. Looks like a much more expensive Lexus or Audi. Always get stares as to "what is it?".......... Fun Fun Fun

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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