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KIA Out Does Themselves Again - Update

By Tom Gage written on 07-03-2016

If upgrading to the Harmon Kardon stereo system, you sacrifice a CD player. The sacrifice is worth it. You can use a personal Apple IPhone, Apple or other brand Ipad as well as an MP3 to play your recorded music with the USB cord. Other than this perhaps negative for some buyers, it is a delightful ride with all the top safety features and luxurious features of the finest cars offered by all top auto manufacturers and surpassing them. It should be noted that this is my second newly purchased KIA. The previously owned 2010 KIA Forte LX accumulated over 195,000 miles with only normally scheduled maintenance. BRAVO! I expect no less than the attainment of this achievement for my 2016 KIA Optima SXL Turbo when combined with the past exceptional KIA service. The Kia Optima has acquired another ten thousand plus miles on it and I am just as pleased as in the initial review of ownership. In three thousand the dealership pointed out that the front tires will require replacement; the softer rubber of the Michelins wear faster than normal and Kia will no longer use these tires. Two minor recalls were repaired last week, the transmission paused when removing the foot from the accelerator pedal and the track of the moon roof required lubricating. Total cost for maintenance to this date has been $39.00 for an oil change.

So far, so good

By Michael written on 07-04-2016

Really enjoying the car so far. The tech (radio/navigation/phone integration/etc) are excellent. Highwat MPG was better than listed on our trip. Surprisingly good acceleration.

Mama mia - I love my KIA

By Joe Panozzo written on 06-08-2016

We bought our KIA LE s fairly loaded - Leather seats, moon roof etc., Plus so many on line criticisms, but not so much by owners, so I thought there might be some issues down the line. We got a great deal and the buying experience was just about perfect. And after almost three years it has performed flawlessly. Only one trip to the dealer, and that was a great experience. I really like to lay back in the leather seats and look out the panoramic sun/moon roof at night.

Great car so far

By Roger written on 03-07-2016

KIA made an error when they made the 1.6L turbo engine... They paired it to a 7 speed duel clutch transmission that made it faster than their 2.0L turbo.... Makes zero sense but it sure is fun!

After 1 day, nearly perfect

By Scott written on 09-21-2016

I purchased my Optima SXL last night. I feel like I stole it. With the $2500 rebate, I paid under 29k for the car. Yes, you read that correctly, UNDER $29k. Thanks to a GM who honored a price shown on his website that the salesman claimed was a mistake.. But after I contacted the GM telling him that the salesman told me the online price from another dealer is always a lie, then when their price was $10 less, I called them out on it.. and so they basically had to eat their own words, or practice a bait and switch on pricing as they accused another dealer of doing. That turned out to be my gain! The tech on this car is incredible. I ding the car a little because for some reason there is no Homelink garage opener in this car. I will have to decide if I want to keep a transmitter in the car, or opt to pay for dealer installed option review mirror with Homelink. There is a little bit of turbo lag, but other than that, the car is very quick. Steering is a little softer than I am used to, as I am coming from and Acura. Acura's typically have very tight steering. All of the feature on this car are awesome.. Huge sunroof, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, and all of the accident mitigation built in is awesome. This car feels very high end and very expensive. I am surprised this is a KIA. I didn't think I would EVER own one, but here I am. Even the 10-spoke chrome wheels look almost identical to that on the Jaguar XJ. The attention to detail is great. Little bits of chrome in all of the right places.. illuminated outside door handles when you approach, and red painted calipers. I am still shocked that I bought a KIA and even more so to say after 1 day, that I LOVE my KIA. I'll do another review after I have had the car for a few weeks.

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Save up to $300 on over 378 used Kia Optima's for sale across 496 dealers near Columbus, Ohio. Edmunds has over 4,855,644 cheap new and used car, truck, and SUV listings, available in the following submodel types: Sedan. The Kia Optima is available in model years ranging from 2019 to 1990, with prices ranging from 1,000 to 27,479 and mileage ranging from 0 to 203,162. Kia Optimas in your area are available in the following trim types including (but not limited to) the following: LX, EX and SX The nearest dealership is Bob Caldwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, approximately 5.063 miles away with 506 used Kia Optima's in stock. The highest rated dealer in your area with a used Kia Optima for sale is Bob Caldwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, with an average user rating of 5 and 506 used Kia Optima's in stock.

Options and features available on used Kia Optima's available near Columbus typically include:

Features: Rear Bench Seats , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Tire Pressure Warning , Aux Audio Inputs , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Stability Control , USB Inputs , Trip Computer , Bluetooth , Alarm , Power Driver Seat , Back-up camera , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Auto Climate Control , Leather Seats , Heated seats , Electronic Folding Mirrors , Cooled Seats , Sunroof/Moonroof , Upgraded Stereo , Upgraded Headlights , Navigation , Blind Spot Monitoring , Parking sensors , Keyless Entry/Start , Post-collision safety system , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , Remote Start , 360-degree camera , Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Departure Warning , Pre-collision safety system .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders , 6 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual , Automated Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: front wheel drive .

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Used Kia Optima by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2018 Kia Optima	5 Great Deals 5 Great	$16,500	5 listings
2017 Kia Optima	9 Great Deals 9 Great	$13,700	22 listings
2016 Kia Optima	-	$13,800	8 listings
2015 Kia Optima	7 Great Deals 7 Great	$10,498	44 listings
2014 Kia Optima	-	$8,759	16 listings
2013 Kia Optima	2 Great Deals 2 Great	$7,482	12 listings
2012 Kia Optima	-	$9,787	4 listings

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