Overview & Reviews

The Kia Optima is largely unchanged, with the exception of standard keyless entry/ignition on SX models.

• Affordable, excellent warranty, ample standard features.

• Weak optional V6, uninspired cabin, flinty ride.

User Reviews:

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  Impressed - 2010 Kia Optima
  By shaun - November 26 - 10:00 am

  never thought of kia as a car in par with hondas , toyotas and chevys. Dealer said, take it for a ride. going from a saturn ion to this 100 % improvement. handles well, nice looks, sharp car , had less than a week and very impressed. feels alot more solid than previous cars Ive had, Kia is onto a whole new audience. Look out honda, toyota, nissan.

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  New Purchase - 2010 Kia Optima
  By avgwarhawk1 - October 12 - 7:45 am

  I just purchased this vehicle at a end of the year clearance. Glad I did. Turned in a dreaded VW. I did drive the car 150 miles thus far. Not much however the ride is comfortable and overall very pleasant to drive. Controls on the dash are easy to read and reach. Fit and finish are solid. The car feels very confident on the road. Steering is confident as well. There is no blind spots that I noticed. Over all the value of what you get when purchased is excellent.

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  Great car for $ - 2010 Kia Optima
  By lisa522 - June 2 - 10:00 am

  Its a great running car, good on gas. Lots of room on the inside. 3 kids ages 7,9 & 12 also a hubby that is just over 6 feet. Very roomy. It has a big trunk also. We went from a 3rd row seat trailblazer. The trailblazer was good but we would have to put the back seat to travel so the kids had to sit in the bench seat anyways so it doesnt really change with the space we need cause the optima trunk is so big & so much better on gas.

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  Excellent Value - 2010 Kia Optima
  By DD - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Here at the end of 2010, the 2010 model optima is a great deal. The options you can get for your money on an ex or sx blow the Toyota/Honda competition away. The only close competitor price wise was the Malibu, which was also discounted. The optima has the Malibu beat in most regards in my opinion. Gas mileage is good, Im getting 24-25 mpg in the city around la and Im not an easy driver. On the highway, if I try I can push around 35 mpg. The 4 cylinder has plenty of power, more than most of its competition. Interior is great. Exterior looks really sharp, better than Hyundais and I like over the Camry and Accord.

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  So far so good! - 2010 Kia Optima
  By CCC - December 8 - 6:36 am

  Of course Ive only had my 2010 Optima a few weeks but i really have enjoyed it thus far! I looked at the new 2011 Optimas and Sonatas but i really dont like their new "race car" style ( maybe because Im 54?!) But i find the more classic sedan style appeals to me a lot more. Ive been told it has the look of a much more expensive car. My 2010 has a really comfortable ride too. Real smooth and plenty of power for my kind of driving ( around town suburbia with a fair amount of highway ). Love the built in Satellite radio and the standard 6 speakers has sufficient oomph for my R&R-ing. Alloy wheels was a must so i went for the conv. pkg. which also incl.s power seats. Also added sun roof.

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  Great Car LOW PRICE - 2010 Kia Optima
  By DERSSAS - October 26 - 3:00 pm

  Wow. I had this car for a couple months now and it is amazing. There is no complaints . It handles the road well and gas mileage is perfect . Plus now they have a $2000 Discount Incredible. The guys at Nationwide treated me great and I really enjoyed my buying experience. Hands down the best one yet .

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  Underrated car - 2010 Kia Optima
  By driver - January 8 - 3:40 pm

  Now let me start with this car isnt quite as sporty on the outside such as like Malibu or Altima. However for someone who works at a rental car company and have compared them the logical choice was optima. IT drives the smoothest out of the camry, altima, avalon, fusion, and Malibu. It has some very cool features like bluetooth, satellite radio and the inside lights at night are cool. Overall this vehicle is cheaper and IMHO features inside the vehicle.

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  As good as anything in its class. - 2010 Kia Optima
  By Swede - June 9 - 9:46 am

  This car is as good or better than anything in its class. I am sure the price will rise on this car very soon. It is truly the bargain out there.

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  Great so far! - 2010 Kia Optima
  By char3lee - April 19 - 2:25 am

  I love this car so far. I have put about 1000 miles on it and am really enjoying it. I bought it barely used, and feel I got a great deal. The back is very roomy for two people and a third would be pretty comfy if they were not too big or if it wasnt a long trip. It has all of the things that are important to me and more. I did get the higher end wheels and automatic drivers seat, which are nice. It has lots of pep and I get 33 mpg on the highway. I think thats great for a non-hybrid. Everything is just laid out great! Get one now, because I think the price will go up on these. The 2011 looks even nicer.

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  Great Car - 2010 Kia Optima
  By BBKGSB - March 17 - 4:56 am

  Wanted a new vehicle that was quiet, got good gas mileage, and was very comfortable, and I think I found it. Have only had a week, and took a trip and put 1300 miles on it. Very comfortable, and handles well. Have back problems, and I didnt hurt at all after driving for six hours at a stretch. This car should not be overlooked if you are looking at a Camry or Accord or other midsized car. My last three cars were a Chrysler 300, a Toyota Avalon, and a Nissan Altima, and I think for the money, you get a great combination of standard features, power, comfort and wonderful MPG.