Trim Report

Kia Optima SX2011

Includes:OPTIMA|SX
$1,900
Starting From
201
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 201 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,900
Max $22,500
From $1,900
Fresh

SX 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 SX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Optima SX

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
·
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)

Is the SX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2011 Kia Optima SX

How does the SX compare to other Kia Optima trims?

with 201 listings tracked, the SX 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 SX?

Budget for standard SX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Optima SX?

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

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