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2016 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$22,140 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Optima Kia
(258 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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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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Great

I purchased my car from Kia of Savannah two years ago and I live my car. If decided to get another car, I would definitely purchase from Kia again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best gas mileage!

Family size sedan with excellent leg room, awesome gas mileage, with Kia's amazing warranty! Great value for the money! The only thing I wish was able to change would be the comfort of the front seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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 LOVE my car

After 2 years with a low mileage CPO (Certified Pre Owned) 2013 Optima LX (base model) I was so impressed by the quality that I wanted to get a newer, more optioned version. I ended up with a one-year only Launch Edition with <18K miles! Basically an SX with a package that basically made it a top of the line SXL. It has almost every feature one could want or need, in a special color combo of Snow White Pearl (it sparkles in sunlight and glows in parking lot lighting) with a merlot (red) leather interior that is not available in any other Optima. It drives as well as, if not better than my uncle's '16 Mercedes E class which has a 6 cylinder to my 4 turbo. The car looks even better than that! I'm a happy happy man.

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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Most reliable car I've owned.

This car has met all of my needs and more. It has plenty of leg room for all passengers. Lots of room in trunk. I couldn't ask for anymore.

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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