Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima
Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Chevrolet Impala
$568
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Repair Cost
Kia Optima
$471
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
Above Average
The Chevrolet Impala Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 12 for fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $568 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Impala.
Excellent
The Kia Optima Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $471 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Optima.
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Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (8) | |
| 4 | (42) | |
| 3 | (28) | |
| 2 | (7) | |
| 1 | (0) |
The Chevrolet Impala ranks highest in comfort and ranks lowest in performance.
“Great overall car that I inherited from my folks.”
“Great overall car that I inherited from my folks.”
| 5 | (7) | |
| 4 | (23) | |
| 3 | (16) | |
| 2 | (4) | |
| 1 | (2) |
The Kia Optima ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“This is my first car and my first time driving a Kia. It certanly wont be my last. My car is the 2004 Kia Optima LX Four Cylnder. It has many features that other cars in its class dont offer on the...”
“This is my first car and my first time driving a Kia. It certanly wont be my last. My car is the...”