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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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Knock sensor still bad!

We’ve had our knock sensor go out every 10,000 miles since we’ve had our Kia. Would not recommend, unless you want a car that goes into limp mode every 10,000 miles and takes 2-4 weeks to get repaired and warranty approved.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
1.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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It's the 2nd best car I've had.

This car is the best car to have it's my first kia and i don't regret my choice when I picked it out. It drives nice, it's great on gas and the speed of it is love. I would recomend this car to anyone that ask about a good car to have or get.

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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Love this Optima!

The Optima has been an excellent purchase for me. I like the size, the color, the extra features, and the great gas mileage! The USB Ports, the extra cup holders, the Blue tooth, and the large trunk space with fold down seats when needed make this an excellent choice for me. Most importantly, the safety features and ease of driving add to my reasons for purchasing the Optima. My 2016 was mistaken for a 2020 model .

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A very nice looking car and I love to drive it.

Love the reliability of the car; as well as, all the features it has. It meets all of my needs. It gets great mileage too.

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I used to be Honda Toyota person!.. Thus is equal

Great visual all areas. Love heated seats and steering wheel especially in Winter morning. Plenty of room for all passengers. Great turning radius which makes turning in tight spots really easy.

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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The best cars I have ever owned

Meets all my needs it has been very dependable no problems. It is comfortable to ride in has plenary of room in the back seat. Has a large trunk the only thing about the trunk is has a regather small opening.

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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5 years and 60,000 miles of driving bliss

My 2016 Optima continues to provide reliable, trouble-free driving. My uncle complimented the rear legroom and quiet interior recently and that's at 60,000 miles. Routine maintenance only and the original tires and brakes are still good. Pretty amazing.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice car for the Money

Just a nice car. Nice styling, drives fine (as long as your not aggressive) and it get great mileage (4 cyl.) Not great traction in the wet, wondering about when the snow comes. It’s bigger than it looks, back seat legroom is spectacular. Very large trunk. Nice middle age car ;)

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

I purchase over 3 years ago and having issues with the windows regulator!! I haven’t reach 100,000 miles and having issues! Only place to get a regulator is Kia! Paying car note now to repair is crazy! advance, O truly and Autozone Out of stock tell me this is an issue of KIA DOING SOMETHING WRONG!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
3.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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No complaints, 150k before any major issues

Car gets great mileage and was very reliable, never stranded me. Had the engine defect which Kia replaced the engine under warranty at 153k miles.

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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