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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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The sportiest family car

I traded my Mustang in for an Optima SX. I knew the Optima was a great value and was a lot of "bang for the buck." However, I never realized how fun and sporty it was until I drove the SX. It is quick and responsive and has room for a growing family.

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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Great cat only have 40 miles on it now

Car drives great style,comfort and color greay.only problem, I have been driving for 65 years and never need an owners manual thick ad a phone book had trouble turning on windshield wipers found it bt chance during a rain storm, still only figured out how to set 3 chanel in serious radio .o n my impala I have 6 other than that I like the car and would by another

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Overall awesome car

Good looking car inside and out and the performance is great the mpg is incredibly good I'm happy with my. New 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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What a great car for the money!

My Kia Optima is really a great vehicle. The styling is eye catching, the interior is extremely comfortable and it is quite a value for the money. I will definitely get another one down the road. Keep up the good work!

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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Happy Customer

Don't know how reliable this car is going to be yet. I've had it for only a week. The car is very quiet and smooth. The car is responsive in handling with nice convenience package for comfort and fun. I feel Kia has provided very good value with the Premium Plus package. I feel I'm in a luxury car. The quality and craftsmanship is very good. My mileage average is below EPA estimate of 25 mpg average and I'm giving it sometime to see if it gets better. I made sure my tire pressure is at 34psi this morning then I'll look at the mpg average again

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable Car

Love the car only 30 miles on it and I'm the first owner!! A big reliable car for me and my family. Everything me love my car and I do 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury yet sporty all in one, very happy

Went to get a used car, walked out with a brand new 2017 kia optima which I wanted from the beginning

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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First impression is very good.

Just leased 2 Optimas and my wife and I are very happy. We are impressed by all the convenient features included and we have the base models.

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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Love my new Optima!

The quality of this car is far beyond what I originally thought about Kia. It's a great car, and I'm proud of my purchase.

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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Stylish and safe

Performance is awesome! Sound system is great. Satellite radio is also a good feature. This is the second Optima we've purchased

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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