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2012 Kia Optima
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near me
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Excellent service by the whole team.
Excellent service by the whole team. They worked on my car was finished sooner than I expected. The service manager was outstanding. The work was done professionally and the car was even washed. I highly recommend the dealership. The waiting area, features, free water, free coffee, comfortable chairs, and tables and very clean and bright
One fine company
This car now has almost 170k miles.other than normal wear and tear and some recalls the car has been excellent. The real subject here is KIA . They have been a real stand up company. In my opinion KIA has had my back. KIA will be my next purchase
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First time buying a car online.
First time buying a car online. Jeff Rick was great. He made the process easy and answered all my questions about the car. He sent me a video of the car as well. The purchase was quick and easy for being out of state. Just waiting for the car to be transported here which was also easy to set up. Thank you.
Even if it’s used, buy one!
I’ve owned a 2012 Kia Optima EX GDi 2.4L engine. Hands down, best car I have ever driven! After 8 years of daily driving and 135,000 miles later, she still handles like the day I drove her off the dealership lot. Very comfortable leather interior, that even though is years old, has not one crack or tear! Shifts smoothly, brakes smoothly and still has some get up and go when I put my foot down. Very safe car- Prior to this I owned an ‘11 Optima EX that I got into an accident in. The side and front airbags left me unscathed! All in all, I’m glad I went with Kia. You can never go wrong with that Kia reliability!
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2012 Kia Optima LX
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Best experience.
Best experience. This dealership exceeds expectations in parts and purchasing. They really know how to treat a customer. They are knowledgeable, personable and friendly. Love when I arrive they remember me and call me by my first name.
Best Car I have ever owned
Drives great, lots of leg room in the back seat. The ECO option is nice for improved fuel economy. Reliable, never had any issues with the car except the plastic molding along rear window. That came out by a loose screw. That is the only change I would change is hope they improve those chrome strips and logos on cars to hold that chrome look better. My logo chipped and is almost al black now.
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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Staff was helpful and polite.
Staff was helpful and polite. I am very happy with the purchase. Love my 2023 Honda Accord.
Very reliable car
This car is very comfortable, performs well and is extremely reliable. I was very happy with my purchase of a Kia Optima. Would highly recommend to others.
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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We were in the market for a used car for our newly, 16
We were in the market for a used car for our newly, 16 year old daughter. Kevin showed my daughter and I the car one afternoon and was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and even gave us some great pointers on what to look for while we’re out looking at cars. The next day my husband and I returned so that my husband could look the car over. We worked with Tommy and he was just as great! The whole process was easy and the experience was like nothing we’d had before. We were able to work out a deal and walk out with our daughter’s first car. Thank you to both Tommy and Kevin for helping us and making this a great car buying experience.
Gas saver and great car
This car is honestly one of the best cars I’ve test drove yet everything was 100% with it I just can’t afford it at the moment if I had the money no hesitation I would have grabbed it!
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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Ed Martin Acura, my wife and I can’t say enough about our
Ed Martin Acura, my wife and I can’t say enough about our wonderful experience with your staff. Your professionalism, promptness, and great customer service speaks volumes! We came in with a unique situation and left with a beautiful Acura TLX! We appreciate you!
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Highly recommend Auto Empire!
Highly recommend Auto Empire! Great people, Hunter was very helpful and explained everything. Love my new to me car!
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2012 Kia Optima LX
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Buy great deal
Great I have to do this again good staff George sourial was great handling my purchase. Would recommend every one to going and get a quality vehicle.
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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All right, where do I start first things first the lady
All right, where do I start first things first the lady who Who was our sales? Person did an awesome job her name was (Laura) But a few things I would like to mention about this dealership are 1st we had a few chips on the windshield that we’re taking care of by replacing a new windshield A+ 2nd The car gave out on me three weeks later due to a five year-old battery this vehicle was supposed to be certified with 120 point inspection. Autonation also took care of the cost of a New battery.A+ The outlets in the vehicle did not work and there was a month and a half wait to have them looked at. I replaced the relay fuses myself. C Waited over a month and a half to get the tax title and license was reassured by the sales manager (Ruiz) there was a 10 day grace. Which came to find out is NOT TRUE. And ended up putting two new tires because they were 4/32 and worn on the inside $535.00 out of pocket overall, the experience was a B- Think they could get a little bit more on the professional side.
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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2012 Kia Optima LX
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2012 Kia Optima EX
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Had an Appointment with Josh C.
Had an Appointment with Josh C. @1100.. I had arrived exactly at 1100 AM and he was looking out for me… We exchanged greetings and we walked by where the car that I had come to see… Examined and sat in car and went over the features. Had a good vibe talking with him.. Nice demeanor and positive attitude on letting me voice some of my questions about the car…. I am Stoked that I got the deal I wanted and $500 off on top of that… They made it real easy and fast… 2 thumbs up to Dealer , Management and Salesmen who made my day Awesome… Aloha Kimo
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Excellent!
Excellent! Couldn’t have asked for a better car buying experience, Joey went out of his way for me. The Highlander is amazing, love it. Thank you Joey and everyone else that worked in my favor so I could drive it home and feel good about my purchase.
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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Thank you Southtowne Mitsubishi for making my new car
Thank you Southtowne Mitsubishi for making my new car purchase simple and easy! Everyone was fun to work with! Will definitely come back! Really enjoying my new Outlander Sport!
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2012 Kia Optima SX
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Service is getting better
Better than the last 4 visits. Service is getting better but I am still reserving judgement until I see this longterm and not just once.
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2012 Kia Optima EX
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I highly recommend this car dealer to everyone.
I highly recommend this car dealer to everyone. The entire team very professional I will definitely be coming back and purchase cars from this car dealer.
Kia Optima prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima | $13,891 | 62 Great deals |
| 2019 Kia Optima | $13,088 | 52 Great deals |
| 2018 Kia Optima | $11,228 | 34 Great deals |
| 2017 Kia Optima | $10,393 | 29 Great deals |
| 2016 Kia Optima | $9,736 | 75 Great deals |
| 2015 Kia Optima | $9,562 | 39 Great deals |
| 2014 Kia Optima | $8,588 | 12 Great deals |
| 2013 Kia Optima | $7,695 | 35 Great deals |
| 2011 Kia Optima | $6,794 | 6 Great deals |
About the 2012 Kia Optima
LX shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 28
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2012 Kia Optima cost?
The 2012 Kia Optima price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Optima is $7,111, with pricing starting at $4,495.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Kia Optima?
The 2012 Kia Optima offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 28 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Kia Optima?
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Is the 2012 Kia Optima reliable?
The 2012 Kia Optima has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Optima owners.
Is the 2012 Kia Optima a good sedan?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Kia Optima.
- Comfort
- 4.5
- Interior
- 4.6
- Performance
- 4.4
- Value
- 4.5
- Exterior
- 4.7
- Reliability
- 4.4
85% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.5
- Interior
- 4.6
- Performance
- 4.4
- Value
- 4.5
- Exterior
- 4.7
- Reliability
- 4.4
EX (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX | 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $23,200 | Starting at $25,100 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 28 | 26 |
| Engine | |
| 200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 274.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
LX (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto LX | 4dr Sdn 2.4L Man LX |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $21,000 | Starting at $19,500 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 28 | 28 |
| Engine | |
| 200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
SX (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto SX |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $26,500 |
| Combined MPG |
| 26 |
| Engine |
| 274.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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