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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  Chancing a KIA - 2005 Kia Optima
  By Walter Nowak - October 4 - 12:30 pm

  Our 2005 Optima is most impressive in terms of value versus performance/confidence in driving. It is quite comfortable driving with the manual adjustable lumbar and seat adjustments. We have a 5 speed with overdrive and, although it doesnt have the power I am used to, the mileage we get more the compensates for the lack in overtaking other vehicles on the open road. Now, dont get me wrong we cruise at 74 mph at a little of 3,000 RPMs very comfortably and experience much less road noise and vibration than the Corolla weve rented a number of times with intent to purchase. My wife and I realize the South Korean automakers are serious contenders in the market and our decision was sound.

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  exelent car for small budget! - 2005 Kia Optima
  By jason - July 13 - 3:56 pm

  21 city,28 highway, not bad! needs only regular maint, i recomend you to drive one (5-6k with 50000 miles on it). never had a single problem almost 1.5 y driving!

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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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  Glad We Got It... - 2005 Kia Optima
  By MLegend - June 8 - 8:23 pm

  So far, so good. The very first week, we took it on a round trip of 500 miles and it averaged right at 30 mpg. That should increase somewhat as the engine breaks in. We feel we got a good deal on the car. The warranty and extras are what sold me as compared to what the local Toyota dealer was willing to give us. With the price of gas continuing on an upward spiral, were glad we got the 4-cylinder engine. Its got enough zip for us.

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  Front doors will not open - 2005 Kia Optima
  By carrie748 - May 26 - 4:56 pm

  My Kias doors started locking and unlocking by themselves while I was driving. I am currently unable to open either one of my front doors and have to climb over the back seat of my car. Research as shown that this is a commen defect of the car. Beware before buying becasue Kia will not fix this issue. It is a serious safety concern. And very costly. I wouldnt recommend buying this if you are looking for a safe car because sooner or later your doors are likely to lock up on you also.

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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!!!.