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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  Excellent value, excellent car! - 2005 Kia Optima
  By mark wilms - August 25 - 9:03 am

  I have had my Optima for 8 months and have done extensive traveling. I have had not one problem with the car. It has plenty of get up and go which is important to me especially since I used to own a Mustang. I would have no problems recommending this car. If you are on a budget it is an excellent value.

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  great car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By kia - June 4 - 7:40 pm

  this is a good car for the money. it sounds like a new car all the time.

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  Solid Car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By OnlyHonda - February 28 - 4:16 pm

  I am converted to Kia. This car excels all of my expectations for the money. You know that if a company backs up a car with such a warranty, they know they are going to still make a profit. With the new innovations of the sister company Hyundai, I can see even better things coming from Kia and for this specific model.

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  Kia has got me!! - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Jackie T - February 14 - 1:23 am

  I just purchased a 2005 Kia Optima after trading in my 2004 Kia Optima. I love the V6 power because i had the 4 cylinder previously. This car has got damn near everything i want in a vehicle.

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  The Perfect Car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Happy Owner - June 21 - 4:13 am

  Wonderful car. Nothing but reliable. The only thing that could be better would be gas mileage, but this car is wonderful. Very reliable. Gets good mileage on highway. Absolutely love it. Only real problem is the trunk is super heavy to open. Worse in winter. Sleek beautiful. This car has the exact same interior and exterior as Toyota Avalon and the competing Honda. I dont know why Kia isnt outselling Toyota. You will not regret buying this car.

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  Kia Optima - 2005 Kia Optima
  By analyzerlx - September 28 - 11:10 pm

  I think the Optima is a worthy vehicle and will be excited to see what Kia and Hyundai hatch up in the future. Its a lot different than the Hyundai of the 80s and the Kia of the 90s.

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  Kia Optima - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Kathy Worley - July 25 - 1:20 pm

  This is without a doubt the best and easiest car I have ever driven. The ride is smooth, the car is easy to maneuver. We love everything about the car. The warranty was great, the dealership was kind and very informative.

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  Great solid car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Rhonda - July 10 - 10:00 am

  I have owned this car for 4 yrs now. Bought it used with 20,000 miles on it, now has 130,000+. Only money I have spent on the car is oil changes and tires (still havent tuned it up), oh yeah and like many others, lots of headlights. Just 3 weeks ago though my speedometer went out. No idea how much that is going to cost me to repair. I have taken the car on many across the country road trips with no problems. Love the car except the annoying headlight issue, what is up with that anyway?

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  Great Car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By KiaLover - January 7 - 9:16 pm

  So far no problems great car

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  Good Car - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Nick - August 13 - 2:23 am

  In the current market of rising gas prices this is a very sound vehicle with good gas mileage. I have gotten an average of 25 MPG city/hwy. There is plenty of necessary pep available with the slide shift transmission for entering freeway traffic. I hate it when my baby is dirty because she looks so pretty when she is clean.