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2009 Kia Optima - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $17,495 - $22,145 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2009 kia optima Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Excellent crash scores, plenty of standard features at a low price, spacious backseat, generous warranty, surprisingly involving to drive around town...

CarGurus
2009 Kia Optima Overview

...that year’s results can be taken into consideration, where five stars were awarded in all categories other than rollover resistance, which received a...

Cars.com
2009 Kia Optima Professional Cars.com Review

...Unfortunately, antilock brakes, an electronic stability system and traction control are grouped together in an option package; the Accord and Sonata include...

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Thanks to its bargain base prices, which start several thousand dollars less than the Camry and Accord (which are admittedly plusher and more refined), the 2009 Kia Optima appeals to shoppers who want their money to go the furthest in a new mid-size sedan.

Versus a smaller sedan or more luxurious used car, the Optima offers an enviable new-car warranty from Kia.

Other direct competition might include the Dodge Avenger, which flaunts a distinctly American design inside and out.

The Avenger falls behind due to its coarse powertrain and chintzy interior materials.

The Fusion also has standout styling but is much more fun to drive than the Optima, even as a base four-cylinder model.

The new Malibu, though it costs only slightly more, feels in a class above, with a swoopy interior design, high-grade materials, and a very refined driving experience.

2008 Dodge Avenger SE  
2008 Dodge Avenger
Rating
7.2
2009 Ford Fusion  
2009 Ford Fusion
Rating
8.2
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid  
2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Rating
8.6
2009 Hyundai Sonata  
2009 Hyundai Sonata
Rating
7.8

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