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2014 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$21,500 starting MSRP
side view of 2014 Optima Kia
(141 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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Professor

We just acquired a vehicle with the following specs and we are extremely happy with our investment. The purchase was made easy and we felt no pressure from any of the sales associates. The vehicle was just what we were looking for in terms of price, quality and reliability.

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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The safest car I have ever driven in my life.

This is the safest car I have ever driven. It is very reliable, as well as stylish. I love driving it around and showing it off.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the looks and comfort.

I love the looks and comfort of the car. It runs really smooth also. There are so many things to learn. Maybe it will make my meals.

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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Sandra Martin

Love my Kia Optima. Love the style and gas mileage. I love the inside interior. My next car will be a Kia Optima.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Theta Engine ticking/ knocking / interior wiring

Kia Fucillo Greece knowing sold me this car with the Theta engine that was under investigation for engine defaults resulting complete engine failure damage and the company places fault on the customer for being negligent . I usually buy a new car every five years since I was 17 years old. This is the worst experience Ihave ever had a Fucillo Greece NY. They refuse to even fix the wiring - saying they did not find any problem . I will be taking videos next

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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2014 Kia EX, Most reliable car, I love it.

This car drives smoothly, stylish, very reliable, and convenient. I bought my kia optima 2014 in December, 2013, had no problems with it. I'm still loving it. Thank GOD.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT LOOKING CAR!

I bought my used SX turbo red Remington Red metallic with 38k miles and now it has 66k miles and oh man i love it since day one, no issues at all ("knocking on wood table" lol). I get compliments on how nice looking car it is, most of the time people is like "this is a Kia??? wow!..." I use it some weekends to to Lyft and lots of people get in my car and get surprise how nice looking car and how spacious it is that I even thought of contacting Kia and suggest to give me some bonus for advertising their vehicle, lol. The performance is great, for a 4 cylinder has a lot of power. The only issues i have with the car is the low profile tires are kind of loud and it makes you hear every single thing you find on the road, and the lack of an extra adapter to plug a charger on the back, you have people sitting in the back and need to charge their phones and the only adapters available are in the front. Other than that everything is perfect with the car.

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've owned as a college student!

I'm absolutely obsessed with this car. I get so many compliments on the exterior and it performs great! The only draw back is noise. The cabin isn't very quiet inside when you're on the freeway but it's not too noticeable. I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a sporty, comfortable, reasonably priced vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best midsized sedan out there.

After weeks of research between different cars I chose the Kia Optima and I couldn't be any happier. I like everything about the car. It's got all the features I was looking for from the panoramic sunroof to that white pearl exterior color. Only had the car for a few weeks, but it's been great!! If you're in the market for a car test drive the Optima you won't be disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't know when it will or won't start.

My 2014 Optima SXL Turbo has an intermittent STARTING problem. Occasionally and Without warning, while trying to start the car, the car just goes in and out of accessory mode. The electric seat still moves into its position, and it goes through all the checks but it will not start. The radio is on and the car thinks its started. I have taken the car to the dealership numerous times and they have not been able to find a code for this issue on the diagnostic check. Additionally the dealership service department can not get an answer from KIA Motors regarding how to fix this issue. It actually did not start at the dealership and had been verified by the service technicians, while on the diagnostic computer. KIA corporate has been resistant to recognize that this is an issue. At least three other owners from the same dealership KIA have the same issue. At this time I would not recommend that anyone purchase any KIA OPTIMA.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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