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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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My experience would have been better @ World Car K

Looks like I'm headed to the lemonade stand and my car is the LEMON. And it's not even squeezed. Do your homework just cause a lot has many cars to choose from doesnt mean the cars are reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
2.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best All Around Car I’ve Owned

This Optima LX was leased new and the original owner turned it in at 25,000 miles. I purchased it from the local Kia dealer who provide oil changes and lifetime powertrain warranty as long as scheduled maintenance is done by their service department. Sharp styling and a beautiful Sangria (brownish burgundy) color, with two tone tan and black interior. The car drives and rides wonderfully, is very comfortable and has a well laid out roomy interior. Everything I need and then some but especially with the back up camera and convenience package with power driver seat, auto up/down windows, folding heated outside mirrors, auto dimming rear view mirror, blind spot detection, back up and rear cross traffic alert. So far I am extremely pleased, and it still has over two years or 35,000 miles on the factory warranty. Did I mention plenty of pep for my needs with the standard 2.4L 4 cylinder and great gas mileage for a non-hybrid? Averaging about 23 to 25 around town with lots of stop and go driving and 39 to 40 on long trip to coast. Have to say, I’m really loving it!

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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I loved this car my next purchase!

I am a big and tall guy 6'5 and I had plenty of leg room in the 2019 Kia optima. I am a tech guy so I love all the tech features in the New kia optima and the panoramic roof is nice! The engine has get up and go and it's a 4 cylinder! Roomy trunk, just a great car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
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  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Very stable with good performance for a 4 cylinder

Met my needs as anticipated at time of purchase , I wanted good gasoline mileage and a CPO warranty. The bickering I purchased met all of my requirements.

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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Beautiful inside and out.

My car fits my personality and my salesman quickly identified the perfect vegicle for me. Than you Calvin Worthy. I will shop with you again.

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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Classy and Comfortable

The Kia Optima is hands-down the best car I have ever owned very comfortable stylish classy it’s always been my dream car now I drive one! Lucky Me my next car will be a 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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Great starter car

Meets all expectations so far. Bought this vehicle for my daughter for her to get back and forth to college. Very impressive car, and very reliable!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First new car I've ever owned

I was really happy with the car when I first purchased it 2 years ago and it continues to please. I like the roomy interior, the impressive power it provides from a 4-cylinder engine, its gas economy, and its attractive appearance. The interior's 360 degree visibility is bad, and the electronic motion/object detectors have prevented problems on numerous occasions. The occasional availability of the rear camera has yet to be of any significant assistance. Better visibility of those remote areas around the car would have minimized the need for electronic assistance. Some day I'll figure out how to use all the electronic controls. Or maybe not.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
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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Solid well made car

This car meets all of our needs with style, dependability and functionality with one exception .. the trunk opening is very small. The trunk itself is a generous size. The car is loaded with nice features heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats. Cooled front seats. Gets around 37 mpg highway. Good overall performance from the drivetrain. Interior is comfortable and spacious. The GPS system is extremely nice and easy to use. The backup camera works nicely. Overall this is a very nice car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
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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The more i drive it the more i like it.

I am really impressed with this car. It gets greater mpg than my previous comfortable sedan. I love love love the features. I was surprised at how easy it was to get in and out of since it sits a bit lower than my slightly larger previous car. I saw a Jaguar on the road that looked just like it and i paid a lot less. It makes me feel younger it looks so good and sporty. I do like it more as i drive it more. Rides well on the road better than the smaller 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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