Trim Report

Kia Optima EX2011

Includes:OPTIMA|EX
$1,000
Starting From
384
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 384 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,000
Max $23,930
From $1,000
(27d ago)

EX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,900
$2K–$9K
26 listings148,077 avg miles
EX
From$1,000
384 listings|$1K–$24K
LX
From$525
885 listings|$525–$20K
Premium
From$7,900
25 listings|$8K–$22K
S
From$4,999
176 listings|$5K–$20K
SE
From$4,500
33 listings|$5K–$21K
SX
From$1,900
185 listings|$2K–$21K

2011 Kia Optima EX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima EX

Location data for all 2011 Kia Optima trims combined

40States

Florida has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 40 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Kia Optima Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Kia Optima trims

High Concern

The 2011 Kia Optima's high safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 593 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
593
Complaints
23
Crashes
33
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Kia Optima has accumulated 593 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine182
02Steering76
03Exterior Lighting66
04Electrical System23
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic18
593 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Optima Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Kia Optima trims

26–36mpg combined
·
22-34city
·
33-38hwy
·
$1,700-$2,350/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2011 Kia Optima ranges from 26 to 36 MPG combined. That's a 10 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Optima Hybrid - Automatic 6-spd
36mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
34 city38 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Optima - Automatic 6-spd
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Optima - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Optima - Automatic 6-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2011 Kia Optima EX

How does the EX compare to other Kia Optima trims?

with 384 listings tracked, the EX sits in a specific spot in the 2011 Kia Optima lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2011 Kia Optima page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Kia Optima EX?

The EX shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Optima trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2011 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima EX?

The best model year for the Kia Optima EX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Optima overview.

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