2016 Kia Optima

VIN GHGU1YGU1G1UGU1G1

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2016 Kia Optima

VIN GHGU1YGU1G1UGU1G1

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Model year

2016

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,500 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 31 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2016 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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…

NHTSA campaign 18V907000
AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle.

NHTSA campaign 17V007000
POWER TRAIN

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.

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 firmed $338 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$9,800
May 2026	$9,995
June 2026	$9,995
July 2026	$9,495
August 2026	$9,900
September 2026	$10,138

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As of September 21, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2016 Ford Focus has the lowest median asking price ($8,305, 686 listings with photos) and the 2016 Chrysler 200 the highest ($9,724, 410 listings).

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2016 Kia Optima

All trims · United States

$9,697

Comparison catalog median · 592 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$9,177

Median asking price · 255 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$7,995–$11,135

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2016 Kia Optima All trims	$9,697	$7,900–$11,800	592
2016 Ford Fusion All trims	$8,999	$7,044–$10,995	942
2016 Chrysler 200 All trims	$9,724	$7,499–$12,195	410
2016 Ford Focus All trims	$8,305	$6,598–$10,995	686
2016 Chevrolet Cruze All trims	$8,941	$6,999–$10,478	373
2016 Volkswagen Passat All trims	$9,177	$7,995–$11,135	255

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 21, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2015–2020

What 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	645	$12,999	100%	91,817 mi
2019	802	$12,251	94%	95,935 mi
2018	641	$11,053	85%	103,923 mi
2017	331	$9,991	77%	106,966 mi
2016	693	$9,700	75%	108,161 mi
2015	686	$8,390	65%	116,988 mi