Trim Report

Kia Optima SE2011

Includes:OPTIMA|SE
$4,500
Starting From
39
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 39 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $4,500
Max $21,528
From $4,500
Fresh

SE 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 SE Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima SE

Location data for all 2011 Kia Optima trims combined

37States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SE compare to other Kia Optima trims?

The SE 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 SE?

Maintenance costs for the SE 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 SE?

For the SE, 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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