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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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Really Nice!

This car definitely meets all my needs. It's very roomy front and back with more features than I expected for the price I paid. Seats are very comfortable and the ride is 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Car

This care met all of my needs. It has plenty of legroom in the front and back, the ride is great compared to other cars I tested. It has 4 USB ports.

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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Excellent reliable and great handling car

This car met all my needs. It has plenty leg room, seat adjustment allows me to see over the dash (hard to find in other models because I am 5'2") yet is great for my husband (who is 5' 7"). Very comfortable with great shocks over bumps, great brakes. It also has 3 USB ports. The instruments panel is well designed and convenient. I have had a lot of cars in my 75 years and I just absolutely LOVE this car and how it handles. When needed, I will definitely stick with a Kia.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever had

Love my new car. Best deal I’ve ever gotten on a car. The warranty on this car is what sold me my car. I had my Kia for 10 years before and I will continue again with my new Kia

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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Most reliable car I've owned since my '84 Subaru.

We are currently leasing our Kia but plan to buy it when the lease runs out in October, 2019. It has more than adequate power but still gets up to 40 MPH on long highway trips. In town it gets 28 MPH, which is very good for an automatic. It has regular, economy and sport settings for the transmission. It has bluetooth. In 37,000 miles we have had absolutely no problems. Everything works fine. We chose the Optima because of excellent rear seat space and visibility (we were both realtors and needed a good car to transport customers). It has a large trunk.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I expected way more

This car has no rear seat ac or heater vents, for being a 2016 you'd expect power seats, there's no way to get into the trunk from inside the car when you lock your keys in the trunk, this was a nightmare and costed me $200. After 2 recalls and now power steering issues and lots of noises at 81k miles I will never buy another Kia. I keep up regularly on maintenance as I commute for my job.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I've had mine for about 2 weeks now and I love it!

I looked at several cars, and I even looked at a 2019 KIA Optima, but I preferred the 2016 Optima EX. This car is total loaded with extras on top of being a great all around automobile. Not to mention the fact that it looks amazing!!

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 Kia. The gas mileage is awesome.

I love the styling, color, and the two tone interior. There is plenty of leg room in the front and rear. The truck is also large.

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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GREAT USED CAR

The car took some getting used to considering I was always a jeep guy. we have expanded our family and the optima is much more practical .

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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Best car I’ve ever had!

This car has never had broke down! Never had a problem with it! Best car ever! I would definitely recommend this car to friends and family!

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