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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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I love my new car

The car meets my needs. It's comfortable for me and my 8 year old son. My son loves to get in the car and ride. I love everything about this 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car...

One of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned in 35 years of driving! I've only had the Optima for a month now but really enjoy driving it. It's loaded with features and options that would cost a lot more on most other cars yet there is nothing "cheap" about the car. The ride is comfortable and the car has great acceleration. I hope I'm as happy in three years as I am right now with this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • 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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It's a great car!! Reliable.

This car fits me better than any of the prior Kias i have owned. The Bluetooth is great and the seats are comfy.

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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Most reliabe car i've ever owned.

This car has all the bells and whistles and i love that! It is so easy to see out of and drives great!

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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Most reliable cars i have ever owned.

This car is perfect for me. Everything fits and i really enjoy being able to see the clock. I love it!!!

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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Kias are the most reliable cars we have ever owned

The car for me is perfect!! I enjoy being able to use the Bluetooth, it's so much safer. The rest of the car is perfect for 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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very nice car

I love my kia optima very nice car for the price. Great family car for the 4 of us. Very satisfied with the Kia brand.

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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Best comfort of all vehicles I have owned!

Overall, this vehicle has the best comfort I can imagine having. I know the Optima is a reliable vehicle since there are so few of them available used. It seems everyone holds on to them. Value? The most warranty and best reliability for the cost! Design of the inside and outside is very smart. The only thing I did not rate excellent is the performance. This is only due to the fact that the Optima along with many other new vehicles of all makes and models seem to have a lag off the line. No matter starting from 0 MPH or punching it on the highway to get around another vehicle, there seems to be a lag compared to older vehicles that I have had. But I am getting older and slower and have no need to be racing around, so it has one of the best MPG versus size and creature comfort than all the others.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not my first choice, but now i love it.

we were in the market to purchase a Kia Forte5, but we ended up with the Kia Optima, best decision ever! could not be more impressed! good looking 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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nice car

Bought this car mostly for travel . It gives a smooth ride with little road noise. Good gas mileage 37 highway in the mountains. The inside of this car is almost like the sportage from Kia that is the only negative about this car for us.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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