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2017 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$22,200 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Optima Kia
(245 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8
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Having fun with our new Kia Optima

Loving the cruise control. It relieves tired legs. Once set, it can slow down & speed up with your setting of 1, 2 or 3 car lengths. It comes to a complete stop if needed. Just press resume if not too long and it will start back up. If cruise control isn't on and you press hold stop at a red light, you don't need to keep foot on brake. Two fabulous options!

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome and safe car!

I currently own a standard Kia Optima and I love it! Such a good ride and I feel very safe in it! Some features I love is the awesome back up camera and touch-less blue-tooth! It makes giving and receiving calls a lot safer.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Wonderful car!!!!

The Optima is a great car. Very comfortable and very stylish!!! I love the Kia Optima and I do recommend the Optima to everyone I talk too. !

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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2 nd best car i own

Classy, sporty and economic It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. The ride is like a Lexus and it handles almost very well. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology! On my first 500+ mile trip, I averaged 32 mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury, performance and sportiness

The Optima Launch edition has it all. It has all the right curves in all the right places! It's performance and handling are on point! The interior has the perfect mix of sportiness and luxury!

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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went in unsure, came out incredibly impressed

This car is sharp inside and out. It feels good. It's got very good get up and go, and I haven't even tried the sport more yet. It sits very comfortably, rides quiet, and is an all around great car. Truck space is awesome. Back seat leg room wonderful. I am surprised by how small the rear windshield is, but that is a minor complaint. I have noticed that the quick glance over the should before switching lanes is a bit limited, the solid space between the front and back drivers door seems wide. Handling is great, feels wonderful and safe on windy roads. It is truly a great ride.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Sporty Look, Better Price

Love my Optima! Looks like luxury car on outside, very stylish & chic. smooth drive, great turns, good brakes, beautiful exterior & interior. I highly recommend. I was a Toyota owner over 20 years, glad to switch to another car/company that is just as reliable. Happy customer :)

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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I'm in love with my Optima

I thank God everyday for this car. It is a smooth operator. I'm so glad I got rid of my chevy Cruze. The optima has a quiet drive and I love the welcome and exiting tune it makes. This is a nice car and was less expensive than my Cruze. I enjoy my ride to work now and can't wait to put her on a road trip

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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Beautiful car

This car is amazing it has all the features of a luxury car without the price. Its so good on gas i can drive for 2 weeks without a refill. The car does not come with a spare tire but it has a kit to fix the tire of damaged ( i doubt i would ever use that).

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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It Was Love At First Sight

Leased a 2014 Kia Optima for the first time and, once our lease was up went back and found this awesome 2017 Blue Optima. I love the way she handles and how comfortable the seats are. I have to say this car is by far the first one I have truly loved. The color is amazing and the drive is so much better than my 2014. I could just drive for days if I were able 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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