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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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Most reliable car I've owned

Very spacious interior. Many great features including Bluetooth and back up camera. Rides very smooth.

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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Love my KIA Optima

Upgraded from a 2013 Kia Optima LX to a 2016 Kia Optima EX, what a difference, the EX was definitely worth the extra money. Next time I will go for the SX..... I commute 100 miles a day and have no complaints with my Kia, I have never been stranded, it's been completely reliable.

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

Love my new car! Wish I would have gotten it sooner! It's sporty, classy and I love the color. The inside is just as nice with Bluetooth, backup camera and many other updates.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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All the whistles and bells!

When we decided to look at the KIA Optima, we had no idea just how many features are packed into this car. It has to be seen to believe it. Above and beyond the technology, the car is extremely comfortable, and the back seat is way roomier than we expected. It's also the easiest back seat to get into with a door that opens fully and doesn't make you go through contortions to get in or out. Plenty of head room and LEG room! Even the trunk is huge. A great ride whether we're alone or with 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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Pammie

I love my new car. Great on gas and performs great. I needed a reliable car because I travel to see patients. It has exceeded my expectations

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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Comfortable family car

The 2016 Optima was a great choice for our family. It is very roomy which works perfect for us a lot of the time we a transporting 3 kids to and from school and events. The this vehicle had also proven to be comfortable and roomy enough to work for 5 adults. The two in the front as well as three in the back with no complaint of crowding. The ride is smooth and gas mileage is good. This is a great family or business 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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Best Car I Have EverOwned

Great gas mileage & very roomy. Classy & sporty vehicle. I can't wait for my next one. I wouldn't trade it for any other car. I just love my Kia Optima.

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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Love the car

We leased a leftover 2016 Kia Optima with a lot of bells and whistles that we probably wouldn't have found at other dealerships. Some concessions were made on our part like we had desired all wheel drive but settled for front wheel drive, but overall very impressed with the vehicle.

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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Excellent Ride, comfortable interior!

Love the car! Only have it for a week so far but I love the way it drives, interior very comfortable! Heated leather seats and steering wheel a bonus for the wintertime!

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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Excellent vehicle

This is the first car that was able to move me away from a Honda. This vehicle has it all. Great exterior styling. The leather interior is beautiful and comfortable and quite large. It has all the toys and even some HonDa never has. It rides a little sportier since I have th SX version and the Turbo provides the Honda v6 power but still provides 4 cylinder gas mileage. I can not speak to long term reliability but for loop is, luxury, ride and comfort this is a fabulous vehicle. Unfortunately HonDa Accord you have a challenger. All this and you can get it for less than the Accord. This is a no brained.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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