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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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Excellent value

This car has plenty of power, it manuers well in traffic , i t gets excellent gas mileage and it has adaquate room for four passengers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Kia Optima, I also own a Kia Sportage

I purchased this Optima for my daughter. She drove a Kia Soul for 3.5 years and fell in love with the Optima when we rented one. It has high safety and reliability ratings and good gas mileage.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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No Worries

It's reliable & economic. It's appearance is appealing in design & color, both inside & out. The sound system is the best I've had in a vehicle. The warranty is unbeatable.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very underrated car

This little vechile was not at all on my radar when I went to the car dealership. I test drove a Nissan Rogue, Toyota Prius, and Rav 4 even before I saw this vechile. But I didn't like how any of those vechiles drove. So when I saw this one, I immediately fell in love with the exterior, and when I jumped in for a test drive I loved the sleek, comfortable exterior. I'd never even heard of the Kia Optima line before I drove it. It's so quiet, more space than I first imagined, and because my car in particular was a rental it was dirt cheap. I also appreciated that it's still under warranty for 20,000 miles. Really great option for those on a budget looking for a reliable little car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far my first 4 door car

I was surprised with the luxury and comfortability of this car. I enjoy the back up camera.I was expecting a cheaper made car...boy was I surprised

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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Never buy a kia optima

Car was doing good until I hit 39 thousand miles Kia called me about a recall and I told them there was a knocking noise next thing I know they had to change the engine I've only had this 2016 Kia Optima for a year with 39000miles they had to put a new engine how does this happen if it's a new car I picked up car I've noticed the car alignment is off it goes to the right I checked the car and where the air filter goes the box is not set back correcting will be taking this car back two dealer so that repairs could get fixed buy them alignment is off after they put the new engine I'm wasting my time and money did you have gotten all this correct

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Sleek and comfortable!

I had never heard of this car before I went to the dealership. I was initially interested in getting a Nissan Rogue, but there was issues with the tires and it didn't ride very smooth. So I hesitantly wandered over to the used, 2016, Kia Optima with 35,000 miles. Immediately I fell in love. It had an all black interior, back up screen camera capabilities, Bluetooth, wasn't too small for us tall women(5'9) and drove super smooth! Plus the silver exterior made it look so sleek and new. For those of you not currently looking at Kia models, I really recommend you do! I found mine for $13,000, including a warranty and all the fees and taxes, so I definitely felt like I got a good deal for the quality of car. I can't speak to the longevity yet, but I can speak to gas, as I filled up completely 2 weeks ago and am now just beginning to need to get some more with regular driving, i.e. Work, errands, etc.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not What I Expected

It Drive Smooth, Attractive, Not what I expected and very roomy. I have grown to love and cant wait to enhance it with accessories

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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An excellent car to own & drive

Extremely reliable, excellent value, lots of high tecnology. A dependable vehicle that gets super mileage. The automatic braking system is the best.

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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LOVE this car!

I have had my optima for a couple of years - NO issues of any kind so far - love the drive, feel, look! I even have a young guy at work who has it picked as his next car. One of the best features - cooling seats! any woman past 40 can appreciate that - and anyone on a hot so cal day also - I get into my car on a hot afternoon, and the seat and back are cool in moments! Also keyless entry, keyless start, keyless lock!

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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