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2016 Kia Optima vs. 2017 Kia Optima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Optima contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Kia Optima and the 2017 Kia Optima.

When comparing the 2016 Kia Optima's and the 2017 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Kia Optima has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Optima have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Kia Optima's and the 2017 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Kia Optima is a better car than the 2017 Kia Optima.

Pricing: A used 2016 Kia Optima ranges from $7,998 to $17,990 while a used 2017 Kia Optima is priced between $8,511 to $18,425.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Kia Optima and the 2017 Kia Optima both lose 43.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Optima is 8.6 out of 10. Kia Optima is ranked 7 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Kia Optima is 7.8 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Kia Optima and the 2017 Kia Optima makes 185 horsepower. The Optima is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. The Optima is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles.This gives the 2017 Kia Optima the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 Kia Optima the advantage in maximum range. The Optima uses gasoline, and the Optima uses regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Optima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,140

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,126

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,495 - $38,750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,324

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,600 - $34,475

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$12,788

Price Range:

$7,998 - $17,990

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$13,905

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$11,963 - $17,033

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

390

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

97,514

# Good or Great Deals:

172

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,256

Price Range:

$8,511 - $18,425

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$15,115

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$12,804 - $18,940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

173

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

98,079

# Good or Great Deals:

68

Kia Optima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia Optima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Kia Optima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

5.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Kia Optima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

3.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.3 - 6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

5.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

5.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.9 - 10.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 6.9

Kia Optima Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

3 / 5

Safest Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 13

Kia Optima Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

3 / 5

Safest Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2016 Kia Optima Trim Levels

EX, LX, LX Turbo, SX Turbo, SXL Turbo

2017 Kia Optima Trim Levels

EX, LX, LX Turbo, SX Turbo, SXL Turbo

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 35 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

444 / 648 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

444 / 629 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

15.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

15.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3219 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

191.1 inches

Wheelbase:

110.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3219 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

191.1 inches

Wheelbase:

110.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

205/65R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl / Ebony Black

Blue

Horizon Blue

Gray

Moss Gray / Platinum Graphite

Red

Sangria

Silver

Sparkling Silver / Titanium Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl / Ebony Black

Blue

Horizon Blue

Gray

Platinum Graphite

Red

Sangria

Silver

Silky Silver / Sparkling Silver / Titanium Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

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