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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  Major value / minor problems - 2013 Kia Optima
  By Joseph - July 26 - 4:50 am

  Great car, but very poor on snow.

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  2012 EX Optima - Amazing Value - 2013 Kia Optima
  By jerryk007 - June 6 - 3:46 am

  Now a proud owner for 1 year. Overall average mpg 24.0+. Great ride and I am amazed by the acceleration of this hot 4 cylinder! Interior finish is excellent and the leather is tops. I am still wondering how this KIA is so well priced that anyone would buy a Toyota! Thus far no mechanical or build problems at all. Cons: Only one! The steering wheel is a bit to "slick" to grip.

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  Whod have thought??? - 2013 Kia Optima
  By longbeachjim - December 29 - 9:30 pm

  Im almost 50 and have owned many cars...Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Acura, and am probably a bit of a car snob. I never would have thought Id own a Kia, but had long been drawn to the exterior design for the fact that theres nothing else on the road that looks like it. So, I went to the dealer for a closer look. Wow! Interior design is outstanding! Quality is amazing, and more features than my loaded Acura TL had! Im seriously in love with this car... Beautiful, stylish, excellent fit and finish. The steering is a little touchy, and took me a bit to get used to. Otherwise, theres not a vehicle out there that delivers more bang for the buck than this bad boy.

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  Loving my Optima so far. - 2013 Kia Optima
  By dps1961 - October 20 - 4:47 am

  I havent bought a new car since 1982 but after the repair bills on my last two BMWs, I decided to go this route. The BMW repair center I used was close to work so I parked it and walked past the KIA dealership to work. I kept looking at the Optimas as I walked by and thought they were beautiful sedans. After my last $850 repair bill I decided to give them a test drive. I didnt expect them to drive and ride as well as my 545i, and they didnt, but I was happily surprised at how well it did perform. I have been averaging over 35 mpg on the highway so I am very happy. I also enjoy the fact I can use regular gasoline instead of the premium that I had to use in my BMW.

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  Amazing car, amazing price - 2013 Kia Optima
  By psyclopps - October 13 - 1:04 pm

  After test driving the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid and coming from a 2010 Nissan Maxima (fully equipped), my wife and I settled on the 2013 Kia Optima after our Maximas lease expired. For the price, (30k even after negotiation) on a fully equipped SX, we received what feels like a better car than our Nissan. The interior is a little more tame and slightly lower quality, but it is loaded with more features, better styling and very similar performance with much better mileage. I love the option for an ECO mode which improves mileage at the cost of performance. Gas prices were a factor but we did not want to give up fun. This seemed to be a perfect match.

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  Great car! - 2013 Kia Optima
  By hoagie5 - December 4 - 11:40 am

  Just traded in a 2011 Optima EX that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was comfortable, great looking, economical, and dependable. We upgraded to an SXL with the turbo and a few more bells and whistles. So far its everything the first one was plus! After owning a long line of GM products, I cant see ever going back....my experience with these cars is just that good.

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  KIA OPTIMA SXL Never buy it - 2013 Kia Optima
  By Abdul rahman - October 13 - 9:48 am

  Please dont buy kia optima sxl engine turbo the car looks great but the engine are so annoying I was driving my optima 80mils a hour coming from work while suddenly the engine make some noise and I dont see any warning signs in dashboard before or even after it stopped and shut down ,break up the engine and that was as easy as 123 so my advice to all of you who buy it dont ever spend your money and time on something not worth it. Its kia optima sxl

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  Kia Optima - 2013 Kia Optima
  By jshafto - October 13 - 3:37 am

  Just bought a 2013 Kia Optima - Absolutely love it!! The salesperson at Young Kia was very knowledgable and was not pushy at all.

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  Issues to watch out for; - 2013 Kia Optima
  By mabstoa - September 15 - 12:46 pm

  Very good looking car but after 1200 miles I am now on my 6th tank of gas, mpg is about 13-15 in the city and 18-20 on the road. Dealer says wait until after 3500 miles for an improvement. Huge blind spots by rear quarters and both windshield pilars by the sideview mirrors, careful on turns with people crossing!! Wonders/drifts all over the road and constantly correcting for it, makes for a tiring drive. Kia knows about this but... Can not get comfortable in the seats. Very disappointed and lost a day from work due to a flat tire with no spare. Make sure you get the tire insurance policy, you need it. Very hard ride, not a road trip car!! Recommend renting one before you buy it!!!

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  WAY impressed with this car! - 2013 Kia Optima
  By c1carroll - August 23 - 1:28 am

  Went shopping for a used Optima the minute I realized it was car time. Found a used 2013 with 44K on it, and almost dismissed it out of hand for high miles, until I drove it, then ...WOW! Like it just rolled off factory floor. Loaded EX with ALL the bells and whistles. Have had it for 7 months and another 6K, and I cant find the slightest flaw. Getting about 24 MPG around town, and up to 38MPG on hwy, so I do NOT understand the MPG complaints Ive read here. Car drives like its on rails, and very quiet. My wife has the 2011 Sonata Limited so were always comparing cars, and shell admit, the Optima is the better of the 2. For the price, you cant beat it