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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 have had more expensive cars--none better

I would lo at the Consumer Reports that places this ca higher in Quality than the Accords and Camry's--hard too believe but after driving this car for $12,000 miles, I would agree with them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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This is my second Kia and I love it.

I have no complaints about my car. This is my second Kia optima and I love it. My next purchase will be the stinger in the near future.

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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This is a good one

This car is amassing compared what others that I was. Good interior and beautiful style. Good system sound and good drive. Very economic on gas

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for the investment

Nice design, great mileage from a reasonably priced, nice size sedan. The c ar lives up to its reputation and provides a good styling, comfortable ride with great economics. Up to 40 MPG on the road and average in the high 20s around town.

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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BEST CAR for Comfort, Style and Amenities

KIA is amazing, this is my 2nd one and the OPTIMA meets all of my wants and needs. Great CAR! I’ll recommend this vehicle to all!

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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A fantastic vehicle so far, would highly recommend

A very comfortable and safe ride, really nice luxury features. The only downside is opening the trunk after a big snowfall. If you're lazy like me and don't brush off the trunk first, you will have piles of snow land in the trunk due to the sloping body design at the rear of the vehicle.

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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I had high hopes, so dissapointed

Bought this car with 7K miles. It's a good looking car but that's about it. In the time I've had it (21K miles now) the tan cloth seats have a tint of blue from people jeans (never seen this happen), the steering wheel has 3 specks of white, (the black covering came off) and the transmission has deteriorated. It used to be pretty smooth and now it has more lurch when shifting gears. Also the car did something VERY DANGEROUS, as I was driving on the freeway the side mirrors folded themselves up. This made them useless, they were basically pointed inside the car and when I turned on my indicators they would flash right next to my face. I pulled over and cycled the the car in park, reverse, drive twice and they didn't move back to normal. When I got home I unfolded them by hand and turned off the folding function. Its ridiculous and dangerous that this could even be possible. If the car is going 60mph or any mph there is no reason for my mirrors to be folded. If anyone works for Kia I have video proof

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

I had a 2013 EX Kia Optima and traded up to a 2017.. I love the upgrades they made to the overall vehicle. Smaller steering wheel, heated seats, back up camera, and 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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RCM Visit Consult - 113584 World Kia Joliet

this car was pretty smooth has all i need navigation backup power moon roof power passenger and driver seats great sorround sound. im very impressed

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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Good car

Nice car lots of great features. Power. Not getting the gas milage it should. Good comfort. Leather. Love the panoramic roof . Overall this is a nice car.

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