Trim Report

Kia Optima S2011

Includes:OPTIMA|S
$6,959
Starting From
168
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 168 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $6,959
Max $25,000
From $6,959
Fresh

S 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 S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima S

Location data for all 2011 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

13% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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
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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)

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2011 Kia Optima S

How does the S compare to other Kia Optima trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Kia Optima range. See how it stacks up on the 2011 overview page.

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

Maintenance costs for the S align with the broader Kia Optima ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2011 Kia Optima page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Optima buyer's guide.

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