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2013 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$21,350 starting MSRP
side view of 2013 Optima Kia
(279 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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fun to drive great looking

owned my kia since new it's been great no issues. Great looking car drives great and fun too. I would buy it again. Kia has come a long way

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 looking with power and style!

Original owner who selected exactly the colors and options we wanted. It is totally dependable and went on a 5600 trip out to the National Parks with never a concern. Wife loved the heated steering wheel and AC front seats. Lots of legroom, seats reclined as needed, and the style is both dynamic and attractive. It has had no issues but we do get all the servicing done on time st the dealership.

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 Choicee

The car lives and exceeds expectations. Comfort is subjective. The leather is stiff and firm and I suspect the cloth interior is a bit more plush.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this Car

After not being a fan of Kia vehicles at all years ago, this is now the second Optima I have owned! I absolutely love the styling of this Optima. There have been a lot of great changes since 2006 which was the year of my first Optima. the cheap plastic interior part that broke on the first have all been much improved. The engine is very peppy and feels refined. I have been cautious with maintenance to avoid issues I have heard about with this engine after the GDI changes and everything has been great. I bought this with super low miles and have loved it since day 1. Can't wait for many more wonderful miles ahead.

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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amazingly reliable and comfortable car

this car is the best car for comfort and style it has all you can ask for when it comes to style and i have never had any mechanical problems with it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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No major problems after 7 years.

This car has been very reliable. No major issues so far. The interior is comfortable and roomy. Great mileage and very peppy when the turbo kicks in. Boosts the HP to ~300 and 0-60 in ~6secs.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Attractive, affordable and Reliable

For the price, this vehicle has an upscale feel and drives with power. Good gas mileage. I am a shorter person so it takes some time to adjust to how long the car is but definitely not impossible.

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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Very reliable, comfy and really good looking car

Definitely our best car purchase. Drives great, plenty of space. Smooth ride and the technology is fantastic. We used this car for commuting back and forth to work and never had any problems.

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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Love it until the engine blew

At 30k the engine blew on me (thank god for warranty) overall loved the car just the tire pressure light always came on when the tires were fine. The mechanic said newer cars have more sensitive sensors. The safety features were fantastic as it saved me in an accident !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fast, good looking, reliable, roomy. Love it.

2013 smart features and wheel mounted controls are 2019 level. Have driven coast to coast and border to border wout a hitch. Low profile ooks mini van carrying capacity. Fast and versatile. Running like it did when I drove it off the lot 6.5 yrs ago.

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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