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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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Just got the car and love it!

Was looking to trade in my traverse for a car. The Kia has lots of bells and whistles for a great price. Would suggest this car for sure!

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..

The car has everything I wanted, but the start button. But very nice. Very roomy. An it a great ride very smooth. Live the 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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Absolutely amazing.

This car met all of my needs!! Apple car play, leather seats, so amazing ! I wanted to walk away that same day with it !!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent value ?-saved $4,000

Optima is much roomier than my previous Kia Forte. For a few dollars more you can have more leg room, remote start, rear tv camera for safe backing up, side mirror blind spot warnings, and a huge trunk!

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 we have owned lately

We love the quiet ride, it is peppy and beautiful. "THEY" are all so jealous. But that's ok cause we are worth it don't ya think?

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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Nice car overall

Meets and exceeds my needs for a basic vehicle. Came from a 2012 Civic so this is a bit larger with more power and many more features. Really like the backup camera with backup alert and the blind spot warning. Radio has many new features like SiriusXM and ability to connect your smartphone for navigation and texting. Body styling is appealing and I like that the black interior is just that... black... not black with gray door panels and console. Now only if the pillars and roof would be black instead of gray....

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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More Car for the Money than All Competitors

The Kia Optima is a great car, especially when leasing, as you can get a whole lot more car and options for the money compared to Honday, Toyota, Subaru, etc. This is my 2nd Optima in a row and I was able to get a higher trim level with leather and all the options for only a little more than I was paying for my previous lease. And the lease rates are so great plus I get a new car every three years and only have to change the oil! :)

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 New Car

So far all the bells and whistles that the car has is blowing my mind. I am still pushing buttons. For the price it comes with everything I need and more.

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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Good value for the price

I needed a car that got better fuel economy and didn't cost a fortune I ended up with the Optima and am pleasantly surprised with the features and comfort for the price.

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

Smooth ride, no interior noise, comfortable seating, the technology is amazing , the body style and the color is amazing, this vehicle has it 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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