The car is very spacious, in my opinion. At this price range, the car is very good sized, and can fit five people comfortably. I enjoy taking my parents on a ride with this car, because it is comfortable, and it saves gas as well. The trunk is also very big. I also like to go on grocery trips with my family in it.

I originally purchased a Kia Sorrento-- I LOVED that SUV, but due to the fact that it had constant recalls I decided to trade it in after a few years. I really wanted a newer Sorrento, but they were out of my price point so I ended up getting pushed into a Kia Optima. I've had the vehicle for about 10 month now, and thus far it has been a great car. There have been no mechanical issues or recalls as of now. I really love the backup camera and the satellite radio options. The Optima drives smoothly unlike some other cars in which you can feel the road beneath you. One thing I really hoped would be better in this car versus my SUV was gas mileage and this car absolutely delivers. I commute about 40 minutes each day, almost all highway and I average about 33 miles a gallon, which is much better than the 21 highway MPG I was getting on my SUV. When I take road trips, my MPG has gotten as high as 38 MPG, which is wonderful. The seats are pretty comfortable, and the car is roomy, which is great for long trips. I marginally was drawn to this car because of its sleek, sporty looks.