2016 Kia Optima EX
000GU4L39GG121019
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 000GU4L39GG121019- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 31 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2016 Kia Optima has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 31 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2016 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEKia 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…NHTSA campaign 18V907000
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AIR BAGSKia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle.NHTSA campaign 17V007000
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POWER TRAINKia 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.NHTSA campaign 16V705000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2016 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market held steady .
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $9,990 |
| April 2026 | $9,800 |
| May 2026 | $9,995 |
| June 2026 | $9,995 |
| July 2026 | $9,498 |
| August 2026 | $9,990 |
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2015–2020What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 663 | $12,998 | 100% | 93,036 mi |
| 2019 | 689 | $12,277 | 94% | 95,953 mi |
| 2018 | 577 | $10,999 | 85% | 102,546 mi |
| 2017 | 346 | $9,950 | 77% | 108,838 mi |
| 2016 | 507 | $9,498 | 73% | 109,201 mi |
| 2015 | 570 | $8,500 | 65% | 115,021 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.