#18

in Affordable Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 30 Optima reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $17,495 - $22,145
Invoice: $16,510 - $20,600
MPG: 22 City / 32 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.0
Performance:8.2
Exterior:7.0
Interior:7.7
Safety:9.7
Reliability:5.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2009 Kia Optima earned five out of five stars in both frontal- and side-impact crash tests performed by the federal government. The insurance industry has not tested the 2009 Optima. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety offered a mixed verdict on the mechanically-similar 2009 Optima, giving it a top score of "Good" in a frontal-impact crash test, but only an "Average" score in side-impact testing. Six airbags and active head restraints are standard equipment.

Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and Brake Assist are all part of an added-cost option package on the Optima.  

Review Last Updated: 9/4/09