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2013 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$21,350 starting MSRP
side view of 2013 Optima Kia
(277 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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I get a lot of compliments

I love my 2013 KIA Optima! It?s comfortable, snappy and handles like a race car!! It?s an EX and has every available option as a $60,000 luxury car but without the $60k price tag!!

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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Slightly disappointed

Since purchasing my vehicle I?ve had 3 flats and working on replacing my 4th Ti Rod. The low profile tires are not recommended in any city that has snow. Periodically my heated seat will no come on until you shut the vehicle down & restart it. Outside of these issues, the vehicle drives good and the stereo system is outstanding!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Eye Catcher

This car appealed to my idea of beauty, sporty, fun, and performance. I've worked hard and wanted to be rewarded for this.

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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Sport coupe or a family sedan?

Beautifully styled family car with a touch of sports coupe. This car is a great value and fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Best car i have owned

Great vehicle... Very comfortable and stylish insode and out !!! Lots of options and love yhr touchscreen stereo system!!!

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

The car is more then what we expected, we absolutely love and enjoy it, still learning about all the awesome details. More than happy with our purchase.

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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Best car we ever purchased!

If we could have 4cars I would keep it but we can't! Need to sell, we are moving in November and are not able to take it with us!

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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Go for the SX Limited!

I was new to the Kia brand until I came across this car when I was looking for my first one out of college. I ended up in a CPO SXL (the highest trim level with all the goodies). I have now had this car for 2 years and 60k miles and it continues to exceed my expectations everyday. The build quality rivals that of the germans, the power is one of the best for its class, it is a scream to drive and yet you'll still get 400-450 miles out of a tank driving around the city. Where this car really shines is on long road trips. I regularly take it from Tampa, FL to Ohio to visit my family. It is EXTREMELY comfortable for how sporty this car is. On the highway and in "ECO" mode you can get close to 600 miles on a tank of fuel. Try doing that in a Fusion, Camry, or Accord that isn't a hybrid. I have close to 90k miles on it and it has not missed a beat. The only issue I have with the car isn't really the car at all. I have had several recall notices for various items and Kia typically doesnt offer a courtesy car for these times. The car has been great but my experience with the servicing dealers has been less than expected.

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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Most comfortable car!!!

Love it! It was quite a find! It is smooth, quiet, and powerful! Comfortable ride and such a pleasure to show my friends! I would buy another Kia in the future.

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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One of the best we have owned.

The Optimal SXL has a lot up get up and go power. The ride is not as comfortable as the Camry we owned a one time. We had to have the car serviced more than oir camry.

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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