Trim Report

Kia Optima LX2011

Includes:OPTIMA|LX
$525
Starting From
988
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 988 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $525
Max $20,526
From $525
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,900
$2K–$10K
35 listings133,571 avg miles
EX
From$1,000
425 listings|$1K–$24K
LX
From$525
988 listings|$525–$21K
Premium
From$6,445
24 listings|$6K–$22K
S
From$6,959
168 listings|$7K–$25K
SE
From$4,500
39 listings|$5K–$22K
SX
From$1,900
201 listings|$2K–$23K

2011 Kia Optima LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima LX

Location data for all 2011 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

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 589 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
589
Complaints
23
Crashes
32
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Kia Optima has accumulated 589 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine181
02Steering76
03Exterior Lighting66
04Electrical System23
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic18
589 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
·
$1,900-$2,600/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~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Optima - Automatic 6-spd
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Optima - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Optima - Automatic 6-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city33 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2011 Kia Optima LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Kia Optima trims?

with 988 listings tracked, the LX 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 LX?

The LX 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 LX?

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

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