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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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All options you’ll ever need. Super reliable.

This car has options that many luxury brands lack. Leather heated front and rear seats. Ventilated front seats. (Great feature for hot southern days) Great gas mileage and great comfort.

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 Value and features- design has held up great

I love all the features for the money, most of these features are only offered on a luxury vehicles which costs 10k more plus repair costs are very low on the kia. It has been extremely reliable

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing car.

We have a 2013 ex that is the most bad xxx car we have owned. Have owned a few cars and this is far and beyond the best. Get people asking what make of car is it? Owned for two years.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable car for my son.

This car met all my sons needs. Lots of leg room in the front and back, CD player, hands free, great on gas and a really safe 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This has been the worst car I've ever owned.

Engine bad, ignition failure twice , air conditioner . These cars are pitifully made. Will not advise anyone to get a KIA OPTIMA . KIA is NEVER responsible. Does not want to stand behind their product. Never again..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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This car met all my needs great family car with a sports car feel and excellent gas mileage. Fully loaded with navigation,heated and cool seats plus alot more .

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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Love to have this car.

Great car and great stereo system, one of the best good on gas as well. The car is also fast believe it or not, I was surprised.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Electrical problems and premature brake wearing

Have had electrical problems fuel sending units,, multiple switch. Premature bulb wear, premature brake and rotor wear,, never gets fuel mileage listed. Could be better.

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

This car is great. It does so much ,and it does so much more than you expect a 2013 car to do. Also, it was already used and works as if it were brand new.

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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Money pit.

One thing after another...rear camera went bad, had to spend over $200 for a headlight, now rusted bolt caused a turbo failure...quoted $3000 to fix...car cost $32000...developed rust on side of car in under 5 years and Kia refused to cover it...called it a paint issue that was only warranteed for 3 years...every month, its something .else

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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