Kia Optima vs. Dodge Durango
Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Kia Optima
$471
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Dodge Durango
$675
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Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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.
Above Average
The Dodge Durango Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 14 for fullsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $675 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 Durango.
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Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (7) | |
| 4 | (23) | |
| 3 | (16) | |
| 2 | (4) | |
| 1 | (2) |
The Kia Optima ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“I HAVE OWNED TIS CAR FOR TWO YEARS IT HAD 13,000 ON IT WHEN WE GOT IT WERE AT 80,000 NOW AND THE ONLY THING I HAVE REPLACED IS THE FACTORY BATTERY AWESOME CAR I HAVE BEEN A ASE MASTERTECH FOR YEARS...”
“I HAVE OWNED TIS CAR FOR TWO YEARS IT HAD 13,000 ON IT WHEN WE GOT IT WERE AT 80,000 NOW AND THE...”
| 5 | (6) | |
| 4 | (25) | |
| 3 | (9) | |
| 2 | (1) | |
| 1 | (3) |
“I bought a 1998 Dodge Durango for my teenage son. He has it at college now. It has over 170,000 miles are runs like a champ. We have had minimal issues with this vehicle. This vehicle has been...”
“I bought a 1998 Dodge Durango for my teenage son. He has it at college now. It has over 170,000...”