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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  More and better than expectation - 2005 Kia Optima
  By AstroBike - December 31 - 10:00 am

  Ive bought 2005 Kia Optima EX V6 from a private seller as a used car for my high school son. This is a hidden jewel! Fast, tight, luxurious, reliable, etc. Im more than 100% satisfied with this car. I think that Kia (and Hyundai) is under estimated than its real value. Its good factor to consumers though.

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  Our 2005 Kia Optima - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Roy Deamer - September 29 - 1:36 pm

  My wife and I bought this car because of the 10 yr, 100,000 mile warranty. I really do like this car, it is fun to drive and I surprise a lot of people with the accelleration and power this car has. The only drawback to it so far has been the gas mileage, it only gets about 25 hwy and 20 city, but I still like the car. Kia could have a real jewel with this car if they install and overdrive gear, this car would get 30 to 35 mpg, easy.

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  Kia Optima ALi - 2005 Kia Optima
  By ASyed - September 9 - 8:13 am

  I bought this car 3 years ago and i havent had any problems. I havent really been maintaining this car as should but it doesnt bother me at all. very reliable. this car is definitely undervalued. should compete with Honda or Camry.

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  so-so car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Shaun - August 30 - 5:10 pm

  Bought this car used when it was 6 months old. The car is gorgeous inside and out. About a year after buying it, we started to have a lot of problems. One problem was the car would get stuck in third gear and not go up or down for days they "fixed" it twice under warranty but when it happened again after the warranty expired, it was a chip that I had to pay for. The coolant hose leaked and I couldnt buy one at a store, only the dealer sells them and it was $300. The airbag light keeps going off even though they fixed it 4 times. I was so upset with this car, however a year ago I got the new chip and did the timing belt, and since then the car has been very good with no problems, $1000, later

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  Excellent value with few reservations - 2005 Kia Optima
  By TJ - July 29 - 8:23 am

  Very well built and well styled car that has a really nice ride quality despite being a small car, and it seems to have the potential of being a very reliable car for the long term as well.

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  Great Car for The Money - 2005 Kia Optima
  By LarryP - July 24 - 7:43 am

  I am very impressed with the quality of this car. Only have 6K miles on it but NO problems at all. This car has all the bells and whistles and compared to comparable cars, cannot be beat! After lots of research and driving the other brands, this car was hands down the best bang for the buck. Will definitely consider another Kia, especially the Amanti.

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  Solid Mid-Size family car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By cwilloughby4 - May 13 - 4:16 am

  Our 2005 Kia Optmia is a pleasure to drive and a great car for the value. The more you drive it the more you like it. Its proving to be a car for our young family. It gives us a nice highway ride on long trips although the steering is alittle vague.

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  After Head On Crash -- bought 2nd Optima! - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Rachel - April 6 - 7:26 pm

  I bought my first Kia Optima early 2004 & was in a severe head on collision December of the same year. The other party was going about 60-65mph while I was at a complete stop. I sustained severe injuries to my ankle, & my car was totaled from the impact. I felt so confident w/the outcome of the collision, that I immediately went back to the dealership to negotiate my SECOND Kia Optima. The car rides smooth, & I get compliments on the "look" of the car with people asking me all the time..."What type of car is that?" When I tell them its a Kia, they look amazed. When I tell them my story--jaws drop! I WOULD recommend the OPTIMA to anyone looking for a classy, sharp car at reasonable cost!

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  man are we peeps stupid - 2005 Kia Optima
  By J.E - February 22 - 5:23 pm

  well let me start by saying i bought this car for my daughter.but 2 months ago my wife got a new car. infinity g 35. test drove mercedes c230 and slk 350, bmw m series. and we owned 2 hondas.This optima is best riding and value car on the market. it just blows me away how people can over look this car.just do a test drive any car the optima will be a better ride .

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  piece of &%$#...... - 2005 Kia Optima
  By joel29m - February 8 - 2:59 pm

  ive been getting work done on this car since the first year we had it! problems: 2 batteries, timing belt, condenser, lights, 3 thermostats, motor mounts, valve cover gasket leaks, oem car stereo, air bag, tension pully, and rear seatbelt. bought it in 2005, and getting rid of asap!!! got into it with the dealer about the warranty, and it only has 89,000 miles and had more ##@# done to it than my 91 corolla by 80%!!!!