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2012 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$19,500–$21,000 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Optima Kia
(186 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
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Great car and potential sleeper

This is a great car. It has substantial leg room. A roomy trunk and back seats. All around heated seats. Front A/C and electric seats. Does not have a sporty look but the 2.0 Turbo offers a 274 HP which with a light 4 cylinder is a lot. It is quick on it's feet and great on gas.

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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I loved it the moment I test drove it!

This car is absolutely amazing. The car exceeded my needs and expectation completely. There is ample trunk space, more than enough leg room in both the front and back seats. The ride is amazingly smooth and the engine is very clean and quiet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Great car

I loved everything about this car, owned it 5 yrs no major issues, great performance, very reliable, even left the aux on and the battery was dead, but used the phob in the glove box and it started, very happy.

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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Just bought it used and I?m loving it!

Smooth ride! Has awesome stereo with Bluetooth. Interior looks great! Has huge truck space and the back seat can be put down for extra storage

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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Most reliable car I have ever owned

This car is very reliable had no problem Im the only owner of this vehicle only change oil when it time and last year bought new tires and battery for it still drive very good.

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

Surprised on smoothness of car, power for size of engine, and doesn't ramp up much when carrying multiple passengers or heavier cargo. Great run around car for wife and kid situations as well as commuter for trips

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The car is very nice and reliable

This car needs all of my needs I test drove another Kia but it didn't ride as good as this one after I test drove this one I really enjoyed everything that was included in the car and the employee was very helpful

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 style, comfort and features!

I wholeheartedly recommend Kia vehicles - they are an excellent and innovative cars. Great style, great warranty. Excellent dealers I would recommend Kia to anyone and would purchase again.

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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Excellent design and features

After owning multiple Hyundai and Kia products, I wholeheartedly recommend Kia and Hyundai vehicles - they are excellent and innovative cars. Kia Optima has great style, excellent features, comfort, and warranty. Excellent dealers and customer service. I would recommend Kia to anyone and would purchase again.

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

Great car it has tons of extras. Love the sunroof, a/c and heated seats. Paint job great. Interior very clean. Drives great! Low mileage

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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