AVOIR

2012 Kia Optima

Ownership intelligence · Midsize Cars · Regular Gasoline
66
Average
High Risk
AVOIR Score out of 100

What's a 2012 Kia Optima worth?

$6,258 – $8,298
Estimated used-market value · median $8,156 · based on 7 recent listings from AVOIR's resale panel (updated weekly).
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Category Scores

Reliability 50
Longevity 62
Maintenance 83
Depreciation 74
Performance 52
Efficiency 47
Safety 100

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 2012 Kia Optima reliable?

AVOIR rates the 2012 Kia Optima's reliability 50/100 — average — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 66/100 (Average).

How long will a 2012 Kia Optima last?

AVOIR scores the 2012 Kia Optima's longevity 62/100 (average), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 2012 Kia Optima?

AVOIR scores the 2012 Kia Optima on maintenance 83/100 and depreciation 74/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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