2003
Kia Optima

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$18,095
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn LX Manual
    Starts at
    $15,500
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LX Auto
    Starts at
    $16,420
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LX Auto V6
    Starts at
    $17,895
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SE Auto
    Starts at
    $18,095
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SE Auto V6
    Starts at
    $19,495
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2003 Kia Optima base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

75% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.7
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By hudson car fan from Hudson, florida.
Owns this car
July 13, 2019

Bought it used for my daughter. Now its mine.

comfortable small car. rides great and gets great gas mileage. fairly nice interior, and lots of chrome trim on mine. I like the classic car look to it, and the way it handles. Nice older car for around town.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Love my optima from Virginia
Owns this car
November 16, 2013

Great Car

I've owned one for 10 years and LOVE it! It gets great gas mileage and is the most reliable car I've every owned.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2003 Kia Optima?

The 2003 Kia Optima is available in 3 trim levels:

  • LX (2 styles)
  • LX V6 (1 style)
  • SE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2003 Kia Optima?

The 2003 Kia Optima offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2003 Kia Optima?

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Is the 2003 Kia Optima reliable?

The 2003 Kia Optima has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Kia Optima owners.

Is the 2003 Kia Optima a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2003 Kia Optima. 75.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.5

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