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2016 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$22,140 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Optima Kia
(262 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.6
Interior
4.6
Performance
4.4
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.5
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Best car I?ve ever had.

This car meets all my needs , it?s very spacious , it?s fully loaded. It?s everything I could ever dream of. It has heated seats, the rear and front windows have defrost.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is my 2nd Optima I owned

Great car for the money nicely equipped from the base model up to the higher end , but can get a little price on the top trim levels

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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noise from right front axel

noise and vibration from right front axel. Either cv joint bad or wheel bearing going bad. Could be a bad axel as over twelve thousand of these cars have a repacement recall number sc139.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
1.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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had many different types of cars and loved my kia

iPhone anything from a Cadillac to a dodge Honda and I?m 100% but by far the Kia optima turbo is the best car I?ve ever owned I am currently in an infinity G 37X because I totaled my Kia and my Kia was by far the best heart ever owned

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I Really Love My Car

It fits like a glove. Everything, I love everything about my car. When I get ready to buy another, I will definitely upgrade to the newer year. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Currently Own

I like it but I dont love it the car. I think its some things that could of been upgraded or better. We live and learn

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best bang for the buck!!! Features/performance

When is comes to overall quality, this car is second to none. The features that come in this car at the various trim levels are the same or better than the cars that are considered high end. The service costs are more than affordable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The Best Of Both Worlds!

This affordable mid sized sedan is not only spacious with a huge trunk and leg room but gets great gas mileage, and with the ability to switch between eco and sport mode it?s also extremely zippy and fun. Completely reliable and affordable with low maintence cost and an awesome commuter. Unlike cars I?ve had before this one the Kia makes owning a car less of a hassle and more of a luxury!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car

I've owned my 2016 Kia Optima LX for 1.5 years - bought it used with 14k miles. It was significantly (3-4k) cheaper than any other low mileage used car in its class. I was hesitant to buy Kia, considering a rocky past for the company. However, these new models are not to be mistaken for Kia's older cars. I am extremely satisfied with my car. I gave a 4/5 on comfort because the seats aren't great, but I am happy with the legroom in front and back seats and find this more important than comfortable seats. I give performance 4/5 because acceleration is sluggish, but not enough to bother me. I really enjoy the steering and the car is very quiet on the highway. If I had the choice to buy again, I would.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish and reliable

The vehicle meets my day to day needs it has everything needed from Bluetooth audio backup cqmera and enough room for the whole entire family

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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