Overview & Reviews

For 2005, the Optima wears clear turn signal lenses up front, the sunroof on the EX gains a one-touch opening feature and the optional leather seats get new stitching.

• Low price, pleasant highway ride, refined V6, lots of storage space, excellent warranty.

User Reviews:

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  the gas miser - 2005 Kia Optima
  By kia of greer - June 19 - 4:26 pm

  This is a tight handling car; handles curves with ease; good on gas; has plenty of power on mountains -- in other words a great car.

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  Impressed - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Jan - February 7 - 3:53 am

  Honestly I was skeptical about buying a KIA. However, after checking reviews and safety ratings, I thought I would give it a try. Man, am I glad I did. Great power in the V6 and what a comfortable car! Also, the salesman and finance department went out of their way to help me, seeing as I was upside down on my trade. I even ended up with a cheaper payment than I expected. I am impressed with the interior, the sound system and the performance. This will be a keeper for me ... after three non keepers in a row! Fun to drive, love the sport shifter too. Great car for the price. Great warranty. Not a single complaint!

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  best buy for your money - 2005 Kia Optima
  By roger roberts - October 15 - 4:10 pm

  My 2003 Kia Optima 4 cyl has more power than you need, great on hills, 28 mpg hwy, 23 mpg city, car is very quiet, ride is great, great sound system, only bad feature is, must change timing belt at 60k mi. but this is recomended for many other cars to. Just drove car to Fl and back to Roanoke, Va. Service has been great, I would put thiis car up against any car in th USA. I will buy another used Kia. I wish that Kia would build a car that would tow a small travel trailer.

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  Best kept secret - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Mike Muckenfuss - August 29 - 1:46 am

  The Kia Optima is one of the best cars out there if given the chance. My wife has a 2003 LX-V6 and i have a LX 4cyl BEST price, BEST warranty BEST all around car. Look forward to my next Optima purchase.

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  Awesome car for the money - 2005 Kia Optima
  By BUDMAN - March 8 - 12:26 am

  I also own a Kia Sorrento and between that SUV and this car I cant believe the comfort, quality and price you pay and I have owned a lot of vehicles and sold them too.

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  Kia Optima - 2005 Kia Optima
  By ColinQ3 - March 2 - 5:06 pm

  We own a 2002 Kia Optima, putting around 10000 miles per year on the vehicle. The ride is good to excellent. The MPG is 18.5 to 21 in the city and 28 to 31 on the highway. This is an excellent automobile for the money. The finish quality was/is excellent. One cannot beat the warranty!!. This 2002 Kia Optima is as good or better than any automobile we have owned and beats hands down the vehicles we have previously owned when it comes to the quality vs price issue. We will not hesitate to purchase another Kia when we need to update our transportation!!!.

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  AWSOME - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Azmale - December 30 - 1:13 am

  I just recently bought this vehicle and it has been the most fun to drive being a valet by day i drive many high end vehicles and this is so much bang for the buck the V6 is powerful the ride is wonderful ive already put many miles on it and i plan to put alot more on it!!!

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  Best for the money - 2005 Kia Optima
  By jne7690 - December 25 - 9:46 am

  I love this car i used to own a avalon and i feel like i have stepped up! I love the v6 engine and the sportronic transmission. and most importantly i feel better because of the free 10 year warranty!

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  Fun & Easy to Drive - 2005 Kia Optima
  By happywheels - December 17 - 1:53 pm

  I bought my Kia EX brand new in 2005. Its now 2014 and shes still running great & looks wonderful. The leather interior has done extremely well and there has only been one minor switch that was fixed ... other than that shes be completely problem free. Only trading her since we need a larger vehicle; otherwise, Id keep her for another 9 years! Great purchase! We actually purchase another Optima in 2011 and its doing great also. The larger vehicle will also be a Kia. Great cars.

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  Kia Optima - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Tim A - November 23 - 6:46 am

  I never thought I would own a KIA. After looking at the Mazada 3, and 6, the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry there was no comparison when you looked at what you got for your dollar. I am very satisfied with my dollar return, crash ratings and most importantly the warranty that was standard. Great car for the value. Look out Honda and Toyota.