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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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Optima is great. Very roomy. Gas mileage is awesome. Rides great. All my extras are super!!! Love the color and the leather seats.

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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Quite car

Great gas millage. Very quite. Smooth ride. Nice finish. Good fits. Easy to use computer system that recognizes my i phone.

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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Vroom vroom

I love my new car. I was so shocked and blessed to get approved for my new vehicle. All I can say thanks Lou fusz was helping with my new purchase.

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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Have loved both my Optima's

I had a 2014 Kia Optima SX and just upgraded to a 2016 Optima SXL! I am so in love with these cars! The new one has everything you could want in a car and is amazingly stylish

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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Only been a week but this car is perfect so far.

Bought this car New a week ago and so far everything has been great. I love the styling of this car. The car is loaded with great options. The price with these options is unbeatable by other car brands! I recommend the KIA Optima to anyone who is looking for a midsize 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car more than any other I have owned.

Love this car more than any other I have owned. Really comfortable and fun to drive. Took the car on a trip to KY and it was wonderful to drive and to ride in.

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 surprised and satisfied

Kia has come a very long way. beautiful car with very high quality interior, the type you would expect from a more expensive brand. Handles well, drives smooth. a great car for the money

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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R L Ryan

I would buy this car again without any reservations. It has more features than my previous Caddy - love!!!

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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I like everything about this car.

I gave a great deal of thought before buying the Optima EX and so far have been disappointed in nothing. Nice appearance, modern without being too edgy. The interior is very roomy and comfortable we love the power driver's seat with memory settings for each of us...even the mirrors! The instrument panel is very easy on the eyes, lots of information yet a very easy layout that does not make you feel "over-loaded". The EX comes with 17" alloy wheels/tires that give this car a comfortable ride with good road feel (not a sport-type control however as the SX model has). The 2.4L engine is a good match for this car, very decent pick up while having good gas mileage. Nice touches such as the auto-open trunk (and it is a spacious trunk for this size car), back up camera, auto folding mirrors, doors unlock without taking the key from your pocket, rear seat vent and middle arm rest, sound deadening windows, very well implemented blue tooth, plenty of leg room, leather seats, and more. The EX is more positioned for the daily driver...which suits me. The Optima SX is much more of a performance sedan. All in all I just flat out like the design of this car. Everything is where you'd want it to be and the features all perform well and make sense. This is my second Kia (I had a 2012 Kia Forte) and for what they cost I think Kia is doing a great job. Nice ride, good handling and braking, great looks and features. The only thing that I can not comment on yet is durability because I have not owned it long enough yet, but if it holds up as well as my Forte did, I am going to be very satisfied with this purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Excellent car value

My Kia Optima is the most reliable and dependable car I have ever owned. It is fuel efficient. It is a very comfortable car with plenty of leg room for the five passengers it was designed for. The interior is quiet giving the passengers a pleasant riding experience.

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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