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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'm all about the looks

This car is totally awesome as far as looks it's one sharp ride but I was surprised that it drove and rode just as good it is a very quite running car also but boy does it go to be a 4cyl I'm in love with my car Thank you Brandon for letting me test drive the car I knew I wasn't leaving without it lol !! Great Experience!

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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I feel like Royalty!!

We purchased a 2013 Kia Optima SX and it has all the bells and whistles I'm in love with my car lol!!Thank you to Brandon Jolly salesman who help me !!

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value for luxury items

2013 SXL with napa leather and all the goodies - for under 15K you cant beat it. Interior feels very well put together. Little too much chrome for my taste on the exterior but it still looks very nice. Good pull from the turbo at passing/driving speeds, little slow to spool from stop.

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

My Kia Optima SX has over 76,000 miles and I have not had an issue with it. Just regular maintenance on it. Great power hardly use the eco it truly met my expectations and wish they didn't change the body style much on the new ones. This car is like owning an Audie, well what can u say Peter shryer, I know I probably spelled his name wrong but you get the point he designed Audie's before hired by Kia. Anyways my model is the 274 horsepower and we love it...outstanding job Kia. By the way I owned BMW's and am a BMW Technician, so you buy a low mileage Kia Optima SX model you won't be disappointed. If I trade it it will be for the Stinger, cause it's a beautiful design. Tony, Covina,CA

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 for young new driver

Very pleased with safety rating, looks. The way it handles and fuel economy. Great car for young new driver

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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I love this car

It met all my needs and I love it the interior exterior all of the above it's a great car. The gas mileage is good to

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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awesome car

Safety features saved my life and the lives of my pets in the back seat after a terrible accident. Loved everything about this vehicle and would buy another in a heart 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Lots of features, few problems

Vehicle has held up well. Drivetrain is solid, no mechanical issues over 100,000 miles. Heated and cooled front seats, heated back seats, power folding mirrors on a average priced midsize sedan. UVO system occasionally slow to boot or crashes, but works great 98% of the time. No issues with Bluetooth connectivity. Steering wheel shows signs of wear, but seats and rest of interior have held up well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loved this KIA. It was fun. Need a dad car now.

The Optima is reliable and unexpectedly roomy. It's great on gas. Looks good too. Once it gets going its a quick car even with moderate slow acceleration. Use the ECO mode in traffic not Highways.

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

The car met all my needs when we have a 4 and 5 person family now that we are a 6 person family I wish we could still fit as it has a smooth ride is super quiet and a great gas miles.

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