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2018 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$22,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Optima Kia
(329 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.9
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My New Optima! I'm In Love !!!!

I just love my brand new Kia Optima! Thanks I s is the second Kia Optima that I've owned. I had 2008 Optima too. They have really come a long way. The body is so nice and sleek, the inside is very roomy. They dashboard is nice love the information screen, at night everything light up red which looks great. Quite smooth ride. I just love my new car! Go Test Drive One Today!!!!

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 my 3rd Optima and it is the best!

Quality ride! Very comfortable. It has great gas mileage, I went to Buffalo NY and back and still had gas. I love the UVO system!

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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Love my new car!

I am so impressed with the the styling, color, and all the bells and whistles! It is my first brand new car and it absolutely beautiful! I

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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Best looking car I?ve ever owned!

It?s beautiful! Has all the features I wanted. Huge trunk and lots of room in front and back seats! LOVE the panoramic sunroof and cooling seats! Sound system amazing!

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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Only car you will ever need.

To be honest I have only owned it driven Kia products, I have test drove many different makes and models, still come back to Kia. The mileage for my optima was listed to be about 30 to 32ish on the sticker. I recently drive my new car up to Ohio and to my surprise was getting more along the lines of 38 miles to the gallon. Not only is the outside absolutely beautiful but performance wise it definitely keeps up with the looks. The interior is nice and clean very sleak interior design. Honestly I have had 0 issues with Kia products not to mention the staff where I shop is extremely nice and helpful. The car registers 160 we all know that a car off the lot will not come close to reaching it's listed to speed. Limiter kicks in at a pretty respectable 130 for it being a 4 cylinder with no modifications other than the turbo it came with. The optima definitely is a extremely well rounded model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Vantastic car

One of the most compatible car I Owen it ride real nice and all the controls are easy to use and has a lot of room

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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Excellent car for my second car

This vehicle is comfortable , its very stylish , i already recieved alot of compliments. I love my back up camera and my alerts when someone is close to me and when i am parking.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxurious Roomy and Economical

1st; Power Kia in Salem was by far the best team I?ve ever worked with! 2nd; my Kia Optima Sport is a luxurious roomy fun to drive but economical best car ever!

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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Pleasantly surprised

This car far exceeded my expectations, the seats very comfortable, the ride is just right and not soft, there is plenty of legroom and head room, the acceleration lags just a bit at take off though. In the mid trim and lower models, the seats are cloth and the stereo is not great. I purchased the New S. Trim, the exterior stying is great, it comes with a panoramic sunroof that makes the car look more expensive and sporty. This trim also came with 18? wheels that make the car look great. I came out of a compact car called Chevy Cruze, so I was concerned about gas usage, only to discover that my trim comes with an economy mode for gas savings and I?m surprised at the mileage I?m getting with it. The only thing that I don?t like is that this trim doesn?t have automatic push start, remote starter, heated seats, Harmon radio like my Chevy Cruze. The upgraded EX models has those options for about $2700-3000 more. If you?re really looking for a luxury feeling reliable midsize vehicle that won?t hurt your bank account, then your family will love the new 2018 Optima S or Ex models.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Kia is a BRAND UPCOMMING!

The Kia Optima is absolutely a reliable, beautiful sedan. The interior is sleek and updated. The size is perfect, it allows me to move around and not feel so trapped as i felt in my Forte. Yes i enjoyed my forte, this too was a reliable car, yet i prefer a bigger sedan. The exterior design is appealing, the rear bumper and headlights look "chunky" in a good way. I would definitely purchase another Optima, as well as another KIA . This brand is booming, they are up and coming with new designs and features for everyone to enjoy.

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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