Overview & Reviews

The top-of-the-line Limited trim level debuts for 2013. The EX Turbo trim has been discontinued. The Kia Optima Hybrid is now offered in two trim levels, and both feature a revised hybrid drivetrain that lifts the car's EPA numbers in trade for a slightly lower horsepower rating.

• Solid acceleration with any of the engines
• Lengthy warranty.
• Conventional gasoline models offer impressive value
• Ample feature content
• Handsome cabin
• Top crash scores

• Real-world mpg historically falls short of EPA estimates
• Tight on rear-seat headroom
• Odd brake response in hybrid model.

User Reviews:

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  Wow... Kia - 2013 Kia Optima
  By mariod - April 13 - 2:34 am

  I have been a Honda owner for the past 12 years, various models... my last was a 09 accord. I can NOT tell you enough times, these two cars dont even compare! Looks and overall performance... Great car! and looks awesome!

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  Great car...but mpg - 2013 Kia Optima
  By coliveri - October 20 - 11:15 pm

  I think this car is great. Great handling, acceleration, love the interior and bluetooth, the exterior is sharp and aggressive. BUT the gas mileage is a turn off! Im averaging 26 mpg..on the high way! Ive tried everything. Tried cruse control, driving light footed and watching the instant mpg monitor....all of that with eco mode and still nothing!!! Its becoming very frustrating because first of all this is a 4 cylinder! My old lincoln ls (v8) could get that kind of mileage. Thank god Im leasing this car. Kia stop lying about youre mpg.

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  Traded in Optima LX non-hybrid for this - 2013 Kia Optima
  By catrose - September 14 - 11:43 am

  We purchased this hybrid after trading in the Optima LX sedan, which we found inferior in carpeting (it wore through on the drivers side within 2 months. This hybrid has far better suspension than the Optima LX of that year and there are many small build-ins that increase the comfort and reliability of the unit. We get an average of 38 mph in the city. Rarely drive on the highway so cant give you the average.

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  Fantastic Sedan - 2013 Kia Optima
  By golleye - September 3 - 4:22 pm

  I test drove this car, a scion TC, and a Honda accord and the Optima was, in my opinion, the best of the three. With the features offered and the low price tag this car blew me away. Ive had the car for 7 months now and have put 11,000 miles on it and I still love it. I have seen the other people saying that they do not get good gas mileage but on the country roads I get about 30mpg and in the city I still get a good 27mpg on the highway I usually average 35mpg. I have had no problems with the car and I definitely recommend it to someone looking for an amazing and gorgeous looking sedan with a low price tag.

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  2013 KIA Optima SX - 2013 Kia Optima
  By achero1 - May 2 - 10:00 pm

  Compared BMW 328, MB 300, Audi A4, and infiniti g37x to the KIA SX. Optima SX had more options and performance. The optima is a gorgeous car. the outside styling and paint finish is incredible. Interior materials are excellent quality. The navigation and radio respond very quickly. Front and rear seats are heated. I have had the car for a month, love how it drives and handles. The SX turbo flies with almost 274HP. this is my 3rd kia. They have been extremely dependable. There is nothing on the market that has the same value as a KIA. This is not the KIA of past. Toyota and Honda take note. I traded out of a m35x for the SX. The m35x was very expensive to maintain almost $12k a year.

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  5000 miles in 15 days, love it! - 2013 Kia Optima
  By bikephil - March 30 - 7:46 pm

  Picked up my 2011 Optima SX with 20k miles on it on April 29. Today (May 16) I have 24,500 miles. MPG has not been below 32 for any of my trips, and has been as high as 35 even though I average 70-75 MPH (always use cruise, never use ECO button). Quiet, comfortable, stylish. Cooled seats are terrific. Nice radio. Roomy, even for a 62" guy like me.

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  Bought used worth every dime - 2013 Kia Optima
  By Bill - February 7 - 7:01 am

  My cousin began selling KIA autos , we needed a vehicle so I called him. Im so glad I did we bought a 2013 optima . In the past weve owned Mercedes E series and BMW 5 and 7 series. The Optima is better equipped as comfortable and dont take My word for it the KIA brand has one of the highest quality ratings across the entire model line of most high production vehicles. The optima is my wifes car Im on the lookout for a used K900🇱🇷

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  Never thought Id own a Kia - 2013 Kia Optima
  By Sly_Jester - February 4 - 9:56 am

  Well, I bought a Kia... Man was that a great move! Keep in mind Im a Honda kind of guy and how dare I walk away from the accord models that have done me right for so many years?! Well, After weeks of comparing and constrating numbers and figures (warranty, mpg, price) I did it, In the summer of 2014 (June to be exact) I purchased a used 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid EX with 17,500 miles for $21,597.88 (ttt). Let me be the first to tell you the step up from an accord to this beauty was a life changer. The ergonomics of this car just makes me feel like Im at home. Oh and the features well shes loaded nothing spared for the best! It may sound like Im joking but the luster I have for this car is still present today. So lets get to the nuts and bolts! How is she today(12 July 2016) (Im referring to the optima)? She has approx. 127k miles on her... Yes 127,000 miles. Any problems?! Yes, the backup camera doesnt work all the time. Well... Anything else?! No, I change my oil every 4K miles (full synthetic mobile 1), I have put two sets of tires on her, one K&N air filter, 6 cabin air filters, regular fluid changes, and she still spits out avg 33mpg. I have 99 problems but a Hybrid component aint one. Now keep in mind I drive 1000 miles a week on avg. she has been in two accidents (cosmetic damages), but has never left me stranded or in distress (knock on wood). I will tell anyone who is looking for a reliable vehicle to consider Kia. I plan on putting another 150k miles on her before I retire her so Ill keep you posted when I hit 200k. Until then drive Kia and stop texting and driving!

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  Best value for sports sedan - 2013 Kia Optima
  By darfer19 - January 12 - 5:58 am

  I spent months researching every car on the internet , taking test drives , checking out pricing ... and the Optima SXL was the absolute bext car I could find for me. It gave me exactly what I was looking for which was nice power, decent ga milage , attractive out side packaging, a lot of extra features, and an easy to use touch screen.. all for a low $30s. I drove a BMW 3 series, an Audi A4, a mazda 6, honda accord and none had a perfect blend like the Optima. The Mazda not enough HP , the Accord lacked styling in the back, the BMW nice but 40 plus grand with basic features, and the closest was the Audi which drove nice but the tech and styling also a bit dated. The Opimta SXL is great!!

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  POOR GAS MILEAGE - 2013 Kia Optima
  By sedum - December 15 - 9:04 pm

  the best gas mileage I get is 18 city and 27 on a trip. the company and the dealer (courtesy kia Altoona pa) will do nothing. I would never buy another kia.