2016 Kia Optima Sedan

2016 Optima

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Competition

$22,140 MSRP From
28.2 mpg AVG, Comb.
245 hp Max. Power
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Kia Optima is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 178 to 245 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,850 to $2,300, which over the course of five years will save you $1,250 in extra fuel spending. Kia Optima has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Kia Optima EX / LX / LX Turbo

2016 Kia Optima SX Turbo / SXL Turbo

Offers

There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2016 Kia Optima LX 2.4L Automatic/T has been offered for $149 before.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.2 in
Length: 191.1 in
Height: 57.7 in
Wheelbase: 110.4 in

2016 Optima has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3219 - 3594 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 45.5 inHip Room: 56.0 inHead Room: 39.8 inShoulder Room: 58.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: 56.0 inHead Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 56.4 in

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

2016 Optima seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Optima ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Optima LX	2016 Optima LX Turbo	2016 Optima EX	2016 Optima SX Turbo	2016 Optima SXL Turbo
Starging MSRP	$22,140	$24,140	$25,140	$29,940	$36,040
Engine	2.4L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4 Turbo	2.4L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	185 hp	178 hp	185 hp	245 hp	245 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	24 - 25 MPG	28 MPG	24 - 25 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Highway	34 - 36 MPG	37 MPG	34 - 36 MPG	31 MPG	31 MPG
Combined	28 - 29 MPG	31 MPG	28 - 29 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,950 - $2,050	$1,850	$1,950 - $2,050	$2,300	$2,300

2016 Optima Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $158 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Optima

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 494
Recalls: 5

2016 Optima Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed four hundred and ninety-four complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.