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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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Smooth ride and crisp visibility.

I love my car.. so smooth on the road and the crisp visibility along with the side mirror censors are awesome features. Back up camera is 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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My first Kia. Just getting to Know it.

Finishes seem nice. Good pick-up. Have yet to take it on the freeway but it is performing nicely around town.

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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mercedes

best auto for the price this is the 4th kia I have had. never had a problem, excellent gas mileage. never a recall.

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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Very comfortable, reliable car..

This is a wonderful car, that is meeting all my transportation needs. And I feel very safe, and I would definitely recommend this car to another person

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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Reliable

Great road vehicle..Great on gas. Great commuter. Comfy with plenty leg room. Lots of trunk space. Back seats let town for expansion.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Makes getting to the office enjoyable

The Optima has made driving into work a more enjoyable experience. With Apple Play and all of the safety features, I don't mind getting stuck in traffic as much.

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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2018 Optima SX Turbo Great driving car

This is the best looking car we found in the 30,000 budget we had It has plenty of power, and drives really good at the 75 plus MPH that we cruise at on Texas hi ways. it so far with just 800 miles on it is getting 31 MPG at 78 mph on the hi way going to work. The seats are very comfortable. The AC is AWSOME. I like the Android auto for navigation. It has lots of charging ports, The LED headlights work way better than on a Ford. And the headlights turn with the steering. The back seats have lots of room, and a large trunk. This SX trim has about every feature available today except autonomous braking. This Optima handles way better, and goes over bumps better than other vehicles we test drove before buying this one

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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So far very nice.

Very comfortable and well equipped. Still breaking it in. Good gas mileage. Drives like it floats on air.

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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Awesome car so far!

This vehicle is a huge step up from my previous cars. Definitely has fulfilled all my needs in a vehicle. A/C, Cruise control, great gas mileage, etc.

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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