Car financing: 2016 Kia Optima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.5 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.5 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2016 Kia Optima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2016 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 151.5 g/km | 178 g/km | 195 g/km | 222.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.08 | $11.63 | $12.87 | $14.57 |
2016 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 37 | 35 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 37 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 44 | 37 | 35 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,825 | US$2,150 | US$2,350 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,016 | $2,326 | $2,574 | $2,914 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 763 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (428), unknown or other (121) and electrical system (106). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V594000 | 2023-08-24 | latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects... |
| 17V007000 | 2017-01-06 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash. |
| 16V705000 | 2016-10-03 | power train:axle assembly:axle shaft | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail. |
| 16V231000 | 2016-04-21 | air bags:frontal | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2016 Kia Optima
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2016 Kia Optima for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2016 Kia Optima, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 763 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Engine and fuel
The 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid does the work, through a 6-speed automatic. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated at 6.5 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 20 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $10.08 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$1,825 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the Optima is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. EPA lists 311 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
Its low fuel use suits long commutes and high-kilometre weeks. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Optima tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Optima for a week and see how it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$1,825 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Next step
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2016 Kia Optima from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Kia Optima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Kia Optima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2016.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.