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2019 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$22,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 Optima Kia
(155 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Great Family Car

Nice car. Great gas mileage. Beautiful design. The Sport model has nice trim on the seats. It has dual climate control. Nice feature. Front and back of car very stylish and custom looking.

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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Very well equipped

Got the Sx as I wanted ventilated seats. There are not many cars that offer so many features under $30k, the ride is comfortable and quiet. So far I am totally satisfied.

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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I absolutely love this car!!

Great looking exterior. Great looking interior. Purchased base model. Still, lots of nice features. Great gas mileage. Most of my driving is on the highway, but I have been averaging 37–39 mpg. Great car. Would definitely buy another Optima.

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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Comfortable Ride

I have the Optima S. It's very roomy and has lots of leg room. Compared to my Honda CRV, it's much more quiet. Gas mileage isn't that great if you drive on the comfort level and not the economy level. I don't like that I have to use a USB cable for my phone to do most of the actions like texting and using Google maps. That's an outdated component. Most people probably don't like the basic controls it has, but the less confusing, the better for me. Overall, the Optima S is a nice car and it's eye catching.

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

Panoramic roof leaking when it rain, all through the car, very disappointed. When I drive, I have notice the roof rattle. Brand new when purchased now at 20,000miles. Got the car in October 2018. I shouldn’t be having these problem. I’m sad

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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My New Kia Optima

Best quality car I ever owned for a great economic price!! Taste and see that this Kia Optima is good I Love It.The cars drives very smooth, and the very experience of driving it has peace of mind.

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 car, great value.

Great size, plenty of room for my sixteen year old twin boys. Will be awesome for our travels for soccer. The trunk is very spacious.

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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gas mileage doesnt come close to EPA estimates

EPA estimates are 27/37 city/highway MPG on my Optima EX. I only drive it in SMART mode for best fuel economy, drive conservatively in a suburban area, and cannot get better than 23.3MPG. No push-button remote start on a 2019 EX trim!?! Get with the times! Kia mobile app ratings are 1-2 stars, and they demand a rediculously priced monthly subscription for remote start control. Stock stereo system is weak compared to my older Optima EX.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First brand new car

The 2019 optima is my first brand new car and I love it! Quiet comfortable ride and the standard features such as conclusion avoidance offer peace of mind for me and my family. It has a lot of features that make my daily commute if 1.5 hours one way, much more relaxed and enjoyable:

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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KIA is a great value

I do not see any other cars on the road these days that can beat the value in the KIA. I purchased my second KIA and have been thoroughly pleased with their automobiles.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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