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Used
2012 Kia Optima
for sale
near
Phoenix, AZ
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2012 Kia Optima LX
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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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2012 Kia Optima SX
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Friendly, good selection of vehicles and easy financing.
Friendly, good selection of vehicles and easy financing. I would definitely check them out! Thank Manuel
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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Rita was GREAT to work with.
Rita was GREAT to work with. She was always very responsive to all of me questions. I'm very satisfied with them. We haven't completed the purchase yet but the delay is on my end.
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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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 $7,599, with pricing starting at $4,399.
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?
The 2012 Kia Optima compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
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 | |
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4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX | 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $25,100 | Starting at $23,200 |
Combined MPG | |
26 | 28 |
Engine | |
274.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
LX (2 styles)
Style | |
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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 |
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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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