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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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Never owned a better vehicle!

Great vehicle. I?m 6?6 and wasn?t looking to spend a ton of money on a car but still wanted something that I could fit in, has great fuel economy, warranty, and price. The Optima hits all of those. Even when I go on long trips I don?t feel cramped up or anything like that. Plus, it has a 10 year 100k warranty so if something goes wrong with it it?s not my problem. The service I get at my local Kia dealer is fantastic. They always take great care of me and my vehicle. I will certainly recommend Kia to anyone I know.

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 love my car!!

I just love my car! I love the way it looks, they way it handles, and it's reliability. It's a beautiful car. I highly recommend this beautiful, sporty, reliable car!!

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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So far so good

I haven?t owned the car very long but the GDI engine is impressive for a four cylinder. I was afraid it would be too slow for me but it performs well (about 2k rpm at 60-65mph). Reliability and longevity is yet to be determined but as of 30k miles it?s doing just fine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best all-around car I've owned.

This car has just what I was looking for - economy, performance & comfort. I have the SXL model which has a peppy 4-cyl engine with turbo and only requires regular gas. Great riding car with 18" tires. It has a spacious interior & plenty of trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sickest looking car I?ve ever owned

I love this car! It looks very sleek and sporty. It is faster than I originally thought. Very quick and handles great. Best car I?ve ever owned.

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

Love the back up camera and lots of legroom, great on gas mileage. Comfortable seats, love the stereo system, love how the kia handles, very safe and would recommend the kia to my family and friends.

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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I Love This Car

The company I work for requires us to rent a car whenever we travel more than 100 miles. As a result I drive a lot of different cars... a lot. I have yet to find one that I enjoy driving more than my Kia Optima. It is comfortable to sit in. It has a great ride. The performance is well within the range that I need. (I am not one to push a car.) The gas mileage is outstanding! In short, I love this car.

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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Good car, not a true luxury car.

Overall, great car. It drives well, is comfortable, and the turbo is great. However, the Turbo lags sometimes and the material chosen for everything but the seats seems kind of cheap.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome car

I was a little hesitant about the Kia when my brother told me this car is very reliable so I went ahead a made purchase. Really nice car and I feel very safe in it. I like it has a back up camera and turns in the direction you need to move the vehicle to insure you don't hit anything. I am in pressed it has traction control for driving in the snow. I love all the features it has and the like that I can see the MPG with digital display to see my speed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia Optima will "Wow" everyone!

This Kia Optima rides like Mercedes has more leg room then any other 4 door sedan in it class and gas mileage is over 23mpg on the highway. This car moves, is quite and comes with 100k /6 yr. bumper to bumper warranty!

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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