2011 Kia Optima GLS

VIN KNAGN4AD3B5036233

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2011 Kia Optima GLS

VIN KNAGN4AD3B5036233

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NHTSA build data for KNAGN4AD3B5036233

Trim

GLS

Engine

2.4L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2011

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,720 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2011 Kia Optima has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2011 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall…

NHTSA campaign 18V907000
AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 18V363000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 17V224000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2011 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market softened $889 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,789
May 2026	$6,234
June 2026	$6,613
July 2026	$5,995
August 2026	$5,872
September 2026	$5,900

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As of September 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2011 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2011 Chevrolet Impala has the lowest median asking price ($6,200, 212 listings with photos) and the 2011 Buick Lacrosse the highest ($7,450, 113 listings).

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2011 Kia Optima

All trims · United States

$6,499

Comparison catalog median · 77 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,900

Median asking price · 55 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,999–$8,947

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2011 Kia Optima All trims	$6,499	$4,887–$8,170	77
2011 Chevrolet Impala All trims	$6,200	$4,750–$7,995	212
2011 Buick Regal All trims	$6,888	$4,999–$8,488	94
2011 Ford Taurus All trims	$6,890	$5,179–$8,900	112
2011 Buick Lacrosse All trims	$7,450	$5,900–$8,991	113
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen All trims	$6,900	$4,999–$8,947	55

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2020	714	$12,958	100%	94,030 mi
2019	819	$11,995	93%	97,481 mi
2018	633	$10,995	85%	104,005 mi
2017	343	$9,995	77%	105,310 mi
2016	723	$9,882	76%	108,858 mi
2015	692	$8,209	63%	118,579 mi
2014	210	$7,699	59%	123,219 mi
2013	454	$7,147	55%	129,094 mi