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The 2024 Kia Optima. Carivo rates it 8.1/10 — a capable sedan, though not an exceptional one. Stronger alternatives exist if you shop the segment carefully.
Value is the argument here at 8.4/10. More features and capability per dollar than most sedan rivals at this price — the math works in the buyer’s favour. Even the lowest score — Performance at 7.5/10 — clears a solid bar.
In the mid-range sedan market ($26,000–$32,705, 32 MPG, 5 passengers), it gives buyers what they need without forcing trade-offs. At 2 years old, it’s recent enough that the core feature set holds up, but a newer generation may have addressed some of its weaker dimensions — worth comparing before buying.
How does the 2024 Kia Optima stack up against other sedans in our database?
