2010 Kia Optima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2010 Kia Optima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2010 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 | $15.81 |
2010 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 32 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2010 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (24), air bags (17) and electrical system (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V114000 | 2013-04-01 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2010 Kia Optima?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2010 Kia Optima for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2010 Kia Optima, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, air bags and electrical system; have those parts checked.
Specs, explained
The engine is the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated 9.4 L/100 km combined: about 28 litres every 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $43.71 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. At 396 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
If the Optima is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2010 Kia Optima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2010 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2010 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2010 Kia Optima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2010 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2010 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2010 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.