Used Kia Optima Columbus IN
Loaded is Standard in the Kia Optima
Are you looking to upgrade your commute in Columbus IN? The fuel-efficient, used Kia Optima comes loaded with standard features that you would pay a lot more for in other cars. Stop by Ray Skillman Auto Center and let our Kia specialists show you how much more entertaining your commute can be.
Loaded with Style
A smartly-contoured body is complemented by Kia’s signature tiger-nose front grille and sporty alloy wheels. Slip into the cockpit and you’ll find a control center that puts you in command. Enjoy a perfect moonlit night when you slide open the available panoramic sunroof.
Loaded with Sass
Available 1.6L or 2.0L turbo-charged engines take the ho-hum out of your daily commute. Pop the shifter into Sportmatic mode and get the thrill and control of a manual transmission without the awkwardness of dealing with three pedals. Choose Eco, Sport, or Comfort driving styles and let the used Kia Optima take care of the details. Test-drive an Optima today and see which driving style fits you best.
Loaded with Comfort
Available heated and ventilated front seats are nicely bolstered and hold you securely in place. A leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel adds a touch of luxury with paddle shifters, cruise controls, audio, and phone controls right at your fingertips. Sound absorbing front door windows keep the traffic noise to a minimum. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible with Bluetooth and a USB jack mean your playlists and contacts are always available.
Loaded with Smarts
There’s an app for your used Optima. UVO Link lets you lock and unlock your doors or adjust your climate control settings on your smartphone, even if you’re away from your car. With an 8” touchscreen, UVO Link can also help with navigation and, if needed, request roadside assistance. The available Smart Welcome detects the presence of your Smart Key nearby and unfolds outside mirrors and turns on inside door lights for you. Stand directly behind your car with the Smart Key and your trunk opens automatically.
Loaded with Safety
Kia doesn’t believe that safety should be optional. That’s why Optima models come with standard rear camera display and rear cross traffic collision and forward collision warnings, blind spot and lane departure warnings, park distance warning, and driver attention warning. On dark, winding roads, the available Dynamic Bending Light adjusts the direction of your headlights based on your speed and steering angle, making it easier to see what’s ahead of you.
We’re Loaded with Optimas
Ray Skillman Auto Center is proud to serve Columbus IN. Be sure to ask us about our Internet Specials, to help you get the best deal on your vehicle. Our sales and finance teams will work together to help you lock down the car you want with payment terms that fit your budget. We have plenty of Kia Optima models to choose from, so visit our showroom today and find out how you can load more fun into your commute for less money. Take an Optima for a spin around town, and don’t forget to hit up classic Columbus sites such as Mill Race Park and Miller House and Garden!
Used Optima Columbus
Ray Skillman has the perfect Optima model to get you going in style and comfort. Find yours now, along with Indiana’s best value.
Pre-Owned KIA Columbus
With a lineup as popular and awarded as KIA, it’s easy to maintain a fantastic selection of pre-owned vehicles from which to choose.
Incentives and Rebates
The Ray Skillman discount is always above and beyond what the manufacturers offer on their vehicles. Find out for yourself today.
Experience the Skillman Difference
Buying a vehicle is a special experience. We understand that this isn’t something our customers do every day, which is why we treat every interaction with the respect that it deserves. Ray Skillman has served the Columbus market for decades because we believe that the community and its people supersede any expectations set by a corporation. This is your community. This is our community. When you are shopping for a used Optima, you expect the experience to match the promise, which is why we are open and transparent every step of the way. Below, you will find more information about the Optima. We hope that you’ll contact us and allow us the opportunity to show you why buying from the Ray Skillman Auto Center is absolutely the best shopping decision you can make.
Ray Skillman KIA Optima
There’s more to a vehicle demonstration than picking out colors and taking a test drive. At the Ray Skillman Auto Center, we want you to know everything that’s important to you in your next car. The KIA Optima is uniquely positioned in the Columbus market to put you in the fast lane with capability and comfort. The Optima has the proper mixture of strong performance and high-tech convenience that’s appealing to Columbus. Our team is here to make sure you’re aware of every feature, tip, and maintenance best practice because we take pride in delivering the ultimate shopping experience for our customers. Watch this video to see a glimpse for how we assist our customers in making the best selection for them.
Attention to detail is important. You won’t miss a thing when you shop at the Ray Skillman Auto Center.
We know you have many options when it comes to car dealers in the Columbus area. Our hope is that you will give us the first opportunity to earn your business because of the tremendous experience, great pricing, diverse Optima selection, and our commitment to making your buying experience the most positive one you’ve ever had when shopping for a vehicle. We stand behind the ideal of delivering the type of respectful engagement that the people of Columbus deserve. If you give us the first opportunity, you’ll see why our customers come back time and time again.
WHY RAY SKILLMAN AUTO CENTER?
Some dealerships take pride in their sales numbers. Others point to their P&L statements to determine their success. At the Ray Skillman Auto Center, the most important indicator of whether or not we’re successfully achieving our goals is when YOU are overwhelmed by our outstanding customer experience. It goes beyond satisfaction. We want you to be ecstatic with the way you were treated and impressed with how easy it was to get the best deal in Indiana. Your opinion is the one that matters at the Ray Skillman Auto Center. It’s what drives our success.
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I was passed off to another salesman who did not get back with me in a timely manner. The sad thing about this is that over the last 18 years my family has bought at lease 8 cars there. We went another way to buy out our lease and purchase the vehicle. Probably our last Skillman purchase.
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Matt Roeder was the first point of contact i spoke with concerning this looking for a vehicle and I have to say i was surprised by his character and ability to provide honesty and forward advisement on how there dealership works and what they offer and his ability to listen and then advise. If your wanting to speak with someone at the dealership who has this kind of way about them, I say it may be good to ask for him right away. others at the dealership may be just a competent but he is who i can vouch for ... Read More
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Great service but I was disappointed that it took 3 days to get my car diagnosed, even though I had an appointment. I bought the car here new. The service writer that I had was excellent and I am completely happy with the repair. I have an extended warranty, so it only cost me a small deductible.
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Everyone in each department is very knowledgeable and courteous. We were treated very well always.
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Jonah is the Best salesman
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Quick and efficient service drive. Agreeable advisors who inform you in a timely manner. Clean facility.
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I got a 2027 Telluride and worked with Mac and Doug got me approved. I'm so happy!! My dream car!
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The guys at Ray Skillman are honest, responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and just good dudes. I had a rather complicated, out-of-state, time-sensitive deal I wanted to make, and these guys went many extra miles to make it happen for me. Special thanks to Indy, Sam, Gavin, and their teams for earning the sale with their expertise, persistence, and transparency. I love my new Kia Soul! Thx, y'all!
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Drove from Carmel and Mac did the impossible and got me a SUV!!!
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Mac helped me get a brand new K4 and I love it so much. He and Gavin were great!
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Everything was smooth. They got me approved. I’m in love with my vehicle thanks guys.
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At Ray Skillman Southside they treat you very good. Their professionals Top Notch. IF you need a great deal on your next car, Van, Truck or SUV. Stop by Ray Skillman Southside. Ask for Kistler Payton. He will take excellent care of you!
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Great service personnel. !
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Indy and elston done an amazing job helping me pick out a new car and I appreciate everything that they did to make this a smooth process
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This is the 3rd vehicle my husband Matt and I have bought from Ray Skillman Kia South. We will never go anywhere else! Kacey Garrett is the absolute best! He is so knowledgeable, patient, and just a great guy to deal with. From the beginning to the end of this process seemed so easy. Never pushy and upfront. Thank you so much Kacey and Chase for my new Sportage! April and Matt Gerber
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Kacey is the goat.
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Great experience! Kacey was easy to work with & I ended up with the KIA I wanted.
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Casey helped with the purchase of our new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid. He was super helpful, and professional. He even stayed after hours to help us buy the car.
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Kasey was wonderful…Justin helped us out as well, also great guy! Patient with us and got us into something great for us!
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Had an amazing experience at the dealership! Indy and Elston were both so helpful, friendly, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. They answered all my questions and helped me get exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend asking for them!🙏🏼
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Once was approached friendly staff and helpful
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Went there looking for a Denali 2500 and they had exactly what I wanted
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Indy Skaggs at Ray Skillman SS Kia has been wonderful to work with. He helped me keep all the things I love about my car while trading me into a newer one! Would definitely recommend anyone to work with him!
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Great people, great service. Got my oil changed and was in and out. I will be back.
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Josh Comes at southside Kia set me up with my dream vehicle. It was the best experience I’ve ever had buying a vehicle. Superb service and very professional. I will definitely recommend him to all my friends. Thanks Josh!
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Gabe in service was quick and efficient. Everything went smoothly and my tire issue was resolved!
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Joshua cones at ray Skillman south side Kia got me into a car right when I needed one. He got me approved and squared away with a car that fits my needs. He even had the team do an oil change because it was due for one before I took the car home. He put me in a loaner car while they did the oil change. He was great with answering all my questions as well!!
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I want to thank Josh for helping my father. His customer service was excellent. He made sure we were comfortable and explained everything clearly and thoroughly. We are very happy with the service! I will be back for myself to purchase a car from Josh in the future.
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Joshua Cones was amazing the most upstanding sales person I have ever met going above and beyond! Duane Reed his side kick in finance is also amazing! very personable!
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Josh Cones, at Southside Kia, has always been a pleasure to work with in purchasing 3 separate cars. He will not waste your time and will be transparent in pricing, etc.
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I’ve purchased numerous vehicles from Tommy Reed. He is a very knowledgeable and personable! Overall experience has been excellent!!!!
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Jonah Statts is knowledgeable and professional representative for Ray Skillman Kia.
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I had a great experience working with this dealership. The process was straightforward, transparent, and efficient from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable, answered every question clearly, and made sure everything was handled professionally. If you’re in the market for a vehicle, I highly recommend stopping by. Solid service and a dealership that stands behind what they do.
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Great experience from the sales staff to financing!! Love my new Telluride!
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Service with me in mind and very one worked to get me a good deal that I was happy with time and just one word goes a long way …thank you …means a lot to a customer
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was great justin jump in tok car to service and i was out with in a hour
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Roy, the service manager, is the greatest! He's always treated us like family
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Hudson, Gavin, and Doug all did a fantastic job of getting me into my 2017 Kia Sportage. I am very pleased with the speed of the entire process as well as the clear communication from Hudson throughout. I would most definitely return here for another vehicle in the future!
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Excellent Service and good communication along the way. Also wnt above in getting some added items finished.
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Excellent service, I felt very well taken care of and heard. The entire team that handled my account from arrival to departure made sure I had everything I needed and respected what I wanted, not once did I feel pushed into any direction or like an inconvenience. Everyone was kind to me and I could tell they all truly cared.
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DAVID DAVIS WAS THE BEST SALESMAN HE HELPED ME GET A 2026 BRAND NEW CAR GIVE HIM A RAISE NOWW !
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Kia Ray Skillman were the friendliest people I have ever bought a car from. Loved Thomas (Indy500) Skaggs!
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Tommy and Braxton at the Greenwood location, made my transaction easy and stress-free. Thanks guys for a great experience.
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Went in for service, drove out new Telluride. The best testimony in a business is repeat customers. Service has been great. Casey Garrett (sales person) has been a pleasure to deal with Twice. Smooth process with Duane. Kudos
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Michael was wonderful to work with. This was my 4th Kia abd the 3rd I purchased with Ray Skillman. I am completely satisfied with them and my brand new Sportage. Thank you Michael for making this purchase seamless and easy.
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Friendly's employees service department could use some help nice clean place handicap parking handicap accessible
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Gavin in finance was so amazing. Mac and GT were helpful
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Easy to deal with. Fair and accommodating. Matched me with the right vehicle with a very fair trade in and price
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I have been with Ray Skillman Auto for years and they are the best they take care of you 100%% the best place ever
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My experience was over the top, exemplary, going the extra mile. Sales team of business manager, Jamie and sales consultant, Caleb are a dynamic duo. I was in a tough spot when they came to my aid with service along with meeting my unusual situation like two superheroes! I will definitely be back Thank you, Ray skillman super team!!
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Great experience with this dealership. Everyone was so kind and knowledgeable.
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I returned to Kia because of the quality of the cars and because my salesman gained my trust from a previous auto purchase. I have found Skillman Kia to be honest and upfront. They've gained my loyalty.
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Salesmen were kind and helpful. Didn't try to talk me out of my budget. Finance guy was SUPER organized with paperwork and very detailed with money owed. The dealership is beautiful inside and has a nice waiting area. Highly recommend 👌
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Sammi was the best! When we thought there was no way she found us a very nice reliable vehicle! Definitely would recommend her fast professional services! Very appreciative of her work!
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We've been going to Ray Skillman Kia Southside for almost 20 years, have bought numerous vehicles. Doug the financial manager is the best there is and we would consider other locations closer if he wasn't there. Our salesman Austin (T Money) was fantastic and he is our go to salesman!
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My first time experience went well. I'm very happy with my purchase, and the team was amazing. Thanks again Jordi 🫡
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Conor was absolutely fantastic to work with! From start to finish, he made the entire sales process smooth, easy, and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure I understood every detail before making my decision. I never felt pressured—just supported. I’m thrilled with my new car, and Conor is a big reason why. If you’re looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond on the sales side, he’s your guy! Highly recommend! 🚗✨
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These guys were great, super reliable & friendly!
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The people who hear were fantastic they literally got us in and out and an hour and a half with no appointment on our Kia Sorento 22. The switch was broken on the windows and the gas cap needed a new plunger replacement they did them both in an hour and a half and got us out the door I couldn't believe how quick and friendly the service was Great place to visit if you need a repair on your Kia
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Hands down one of the best dealerships in the INDY area. Josh and Eric were awesome about finding me the Kia that I wanted with out wasting my time and trying to push me into something I didn't want. They understood the fact that I had a budget I wanted to stay under. And they were really fun to talk too. Very down to earth guys. Highly recommend this kia. You wont be disappointed with the sales/finance/service team. Side note: I hit a pothole in INDY and had to use the service center, two weeks into my ... Read More
Google - Nov 3, 2025
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Joshua, Eric and Duane were very patient and made me happy today with my new Kia Sportage
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Best serves department and sales! Wouldn’t go anywhere else! I have bought two cars and my mom has bought 4!! They are always so nice and very helpful!!
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Friendly and helpful!!
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Such excellent service!
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First time visit for got our Sorrento. Impressed with speed of service
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Friendly and knowledgeable sales staff. However, our car had almost 1000 miles on it when the paperwork had 15 miles on it paperwork was not accurate and we had to come back to swap cars. From a loner car (920 miles)to a new car. When we expected a new car we were sold a loner. A big inconvenience to come back and swap into a new car (11 miles) and redo the paperwork.
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Amazing experience!
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Everything moved along quite smoothly. All the personnel were so friendly and working so hard to make things move along.
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I have purchased and or leased a lot of cars and trucks from Josh Cones at this dealership. I highly recommend the dealership and Josh he is the best!
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Highly recommended using Ray Skillman and Josh Cone’s when purchasing a Kia. Great experience.
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Let me start by saying this was one of the most frustrating, maddening car-buying experiences I’ve ever had and it all came down to one person: salesman Wil Finlinson. His communication was absolutely horrible from start to finish. I was so pissed off and annoyed with how he handled things that I was literally seconds away from walking away from the entire deal. If it wasn’t for my wife calming me down and convincing me to push forward, this deal would have never gone through. The sad part is, I told multiple people I was unhappy with him, ... Read More
DealerRater - Oct 3, 2025
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Great experience! Saw them at their Labor Day sale and got a plan together. Went back a few weeks later and Nick our sales person was great and Duane in finance made everything so smooth!
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Had a great recent experience in purchasing my new 2026 Kia Sorento from Ray Skillman. The staff was great and extremely helpful, would recommend going with them if you're in a market for a new vehicle!
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Stas is an OUTSTANDING salesperson. He helped us in our search for a GMC Hummer EV.
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We bought our first car here❤️
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Great service and value for money deal at Kia Ray Skillman.
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Great place full of energy always busy with deals to be made!
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Excellent service department
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I have bought 2 vehicles from them and I love them both!! Both have been worked on by the service team and I will be back!! I tell all of my friends and coworkers about them!
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Friendly service, a got used vehicle, love it.
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Your Optima Shopping Experience
We hope we’ve answered most of your questions about why you should consider the Ray Skillman Auto Center as your first choice when shopping for a pre-owned KIA Optima. If you are ready to learn more, please contact us through your preferred method of communication and ask us anything you’d like to know. If you’re ready to schedule your test drive, please use the form below. At the Ray Skillman Auto Center, you control your shopping experience. We’re here to help facilitate and to be your personal automotive experts.
