The 2017 Kia Optima is currently rated #2 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Honda Accord for Midsize Cars.
It's a good car overall compared to others in the same category and beats more than half of its competition along the way.
Its Drivetrain and Car and Driver Overall Rating win versus competitors, but its Motor Trend Overall Rating loses against the competition.
The Optima costs $255.00 less than the Accord. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $870.00 less than the Camry. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $520.00 more than the Malibu. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated both as tied in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $600.00 more than the Sonata. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $410.00 less than the Fusion. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $255.00 more than the Mazda6. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $300.00 less than the Altima. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $205.00 more than the Legacy. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
The Optima costs $240.00 less than the Passat. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
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MSRP | $22,200.00 | Good with 3 stars based on ratings | |
MPG | 28 city / 34 highway city / highway | Good with 3.5 stars based on ratings | |
Drivetrain | FWD | Good with 5 stars based on ratings | |
Horsepower | 178 to 245hp | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.5 galgal | Good with 4 stars based on ratings | |
Seating Capacity | 5. Rear seat headroom for taller adults snug | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
Car and Driver Overall Rating | 4/5 | Good with 4 stars based on ratings | |
Motor Trend Overall Rating | 2/5 | Bad with 1 stars based on ratings | |
Driver/Passenger Interior | ![]() | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings |