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2011 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$19,200–$20,700 MSRP range
side view of 2011 Optima Kia
(130 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.4
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Best used car I buy

This car meet all my expectations. Have a very good music system. I never have a Kia before and I?ll recomended to everyone. Economic, have good space for kids and family. Runs and drive like a bmw or a Mercedes a Can tell ...

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!

Favorite car I've ever owned. It's stylish, comfortable, reliable, and has all these amazing perks.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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possibly the best car I have ever owned!

The Kia Optima is by far the most reliable, most confortable and the most efficient car I have ever owned! very stylish! I am amazed on how Kia stepped up their game! please keep making amazing cars at an affordable price! Love it!

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

I have to say...I have owned the Kia Optima SX for 6 years+ now. I originally leased, then bought it out after 3 years and this car has really held it's value! Besides that it is really a reliable, sleek vehicle. After I had it detailed and ready to sell, I started to have second thoughts! The SX has a lot of really sharp features like the 2-tone leather seating and carbon fiber inlay. Alas...it was time to sell it. I'm sure the new owner will enjoy it for years to come.

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 it

I love, love, love it! It's awesome to drive and great for comfort even with long drives. I would suggest this care to anyone who wants a sporty sedan.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic car

I bought this car and have put on over 30,000 miles in a year and a half. The turbo engine gives great power and gives 33 plus mpg. Sporty looks, even the interior looks futuristic. Kias are still under rated.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loved it!!!!!

This car is amazing and recommend it 10/10!!!!!the inside was beautiful, it drove well. I can't wait for my brother to get a new car so he can get this one

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish value for the money

I lobes my 2011 Kia Optima EX. It had good lines, a head turner. Packed with all the options one would expect on a higher end vehicle. Ride is a little stiff but that's due to it being more performance engineered. It was fun car to drive. i had the 2.0 turbo. The only downfalls was the recalled engine. Although they replaced it entirely under warranty, if buying a 2011-2014 pre-owned, you have to keep this in mind. Gas mileage doesn't match the advertised 34 mpg highway. It wasn't terrible, but could've bee better. Perhaps it was because i had the turbo maybe that gets a little less than the non-turbo ones I definitely would get another and was looking for one, but locally there weren't any w/all the same options for the price i was looking for. Perhaps in the future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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We loved our Optima.

Our 2011 Kia Optima EX exceeded our expectations. It was fun to drive and provided us with years of reliability. We only traded it in to move to a newer vehicle while it still maintained a decent amount of value.

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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Served me perfectly

This car has met all of my needs. Extremely roomy and styling inside and out. Still running strong at almost 100k miles too!

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