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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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Great valve for the money

Couldn't ask for anything better. Drive good, performs excellently, great on fuel savings. It really meet my needs. Looks good inside and out. excellent sound 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Kia Optima S

Wasn't expecting so many "extras" for the price. We love the car and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sporty yet fairly priced 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value, great looks and I just love it!

You get so much for the money as compared to similar mid sized cars. And it looks great! Plus the warranty is so much better than Toyota or Honda. It's fun to drive, has plenty of room and well appointed. Oh, and good gas mileage. I can't speak to reliability as it's new, but the warranty says Kia has faith in their vehicles and all my research before purchase spoke well of the Optima.

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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Impossible to get something better :)

This is the type of car you think Why I need a Mercedes Benz? Why I need a BMW? This car have everything!!! full package of technology! - Collision Detection - 360 grade camera - Sensors everywehre - Sunroof - Smart Cruise Control - Seats super comfortable and much 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I?ve owned

This car is excellent, drives like a champ, I love all the features , the heated seat, the sped if the car, the leather ,the way it handles

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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Love my optima

I owned a 2012 and now a 2018, they just keep getting better. I love KIA and will continue to buy their vehicles. The optima drives like a luxury vehicle and looks great. Love the new colors too! I purchased the mine in horizon blue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car is comfortable. It's a nice looking vehic

I love this vehicle. It is easy to drive and handles well. It has lots of features and it looks good. I love the color 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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Excellent so far

After a disastrous experience with a new Honda, I traded it for a 2018 Optima. I couldn?t be more pleased. The gas mileage has been averaging 33mpg on my daily commute, it?s quiet, comfortable, and I?ve has exactly zero problems or complaints. I love the interior and exterior styling, it has plenty of power, and handling is just the right combination of comfort and control. Get over the Kia stigma- they?ve caught up with, and in many ways surpassed their Japanese counterparts.

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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Solid

This car has great bang for your buck. It's very sleek and stylish and has a nice shine to it. How many cars are out there with a panoramic roof and 7 inch touchscreen under $25k. Also I have the comfort of a 5 year 60,000 mile warranty.

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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Economical - Great Style, Solid Peroformance

This is my 3rd Kia Optima. Best yet (style, functionality). My 2013 & 2016 Kia's were solid, well built cars - zero problems, good mileage. Expect the same from the 2018 (114 miles so far).

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