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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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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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Best car I’ve ever owned!!

This car gets great gas mileage, amazing get up and go. The blind spot indicators will beep when your blinker is on and has amazing 360 camera view. More bells and whistles than a Lincoln without the high price. Great car for road trips

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 Exterior Styling

The exterior was amazing it drove great, I really liked the fact that this website help me find the car I want. Overall I had a great experience with this.

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

Inside and out, I love this car. The sleek look makes it look like an expensive luxury car. Driving is smooth and the inside is very comfortable.

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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Nicest car I've owned

This car had all the bells and whistles I was looking for and it looked nice. Everyone is always complementing the new car. The dark blue stands out.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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