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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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Amazing mileage car

This is my second car n I'm using it as commuter car for office. It has amazing leg room and mileage once full tank last for entire week. Reliable car in snow as well although its is FwD only.

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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Most Reliable vehicle I have ever owned

This car is amazing from front to the back side to side inside and outside..really nice seats that hold you in place while the Turbo kicks 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best value for the money

The vehicle is great offers style comfort and performance all in oneVehicle also offers a lot of options by far best value 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolutely love it

Bought the LX turbo new in March 2016, had custom leather seats done at the dealer and still came in under $25k car has been fun to drive has needed no repairs and had only one recall for a radio antenna. Been a great experience! I did learn she does run best on premium even though the dealer recommended regular there’s a noticeable difference in performance and even the sound of the engine.

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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Best car I have owned

This car has plenty of room looks sharp rides nice has a lot of power and gets 29 miles per gallon awesome for a big 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love My Kia Optima Turbo

Great, except the automatic dual clutch system. It bogs when you take off from a complete stop, like a stick shift car. I love my car, love the interior seats because they are the stain resistant .

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

This car meets all my needs , it?s very spacious , it?s fully loaded. It?s everything I could ever dream of. It has heated seats, the rear and front windows have defrost.

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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This is my 2nd Optima I owned

Great car for the money nicely equipped from the base model up to the higher end , but can get a little price on the top trim levels

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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noise from right front axel

noise and vibration from right front axel. Either cv joint bad or wheel bearing going bad. Could be a bad axel as over twelve thousand of these cars have a repacement recall number sc139.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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had many different types of cars and loved my kia

iPhone anything from a Cadillac to a dodge Honda and I?m 100% but by far the Kia optima turbo is the best car I?ve ever owned I am currently in an infinity G 37X because I totaled my Kia and my Kia was by far the best heart ever owned

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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