Where there's room on price
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/ 100 (strong)
Approx. 51 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 7% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — strong leverage to negotiate.
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2016 Kia Optima Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$8,595
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$2,024$17,349
- Typical market range
- $6,995–$11,187
- Typical asking price
- $8,595
- Original MSRP range
- $22,140–$35,790
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
51
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Kia Optima.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$20,369–$21,254
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,140 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX Hybrid | $6,995 | $25,995 | $23,915–$24,955 |
| LX | $7,800 | $22,140 | $20,369–$21,254 |
| EX Hybrid | $7,995 | $32,195 | $29,619–$30,907 |
| EX | $9,048 | $24,990 | $22,991–$23,990 |
| SX | $10,197 | $29,790 | $27,407–$28,598 |
| SXL | $11,459 | $35,790 | $32,927–$34,358 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$4,691$21,393$38,094
Typical askingLX Hybrid
$6,995
LX Hybrid: typical asking price $6,995, original MSRP $25,995, estimated dealer cost $23,915 to $24,955.
LX
$7,800
LX: typical asking price $7,800, original MSRP $22,140, estimated dealer cost $20,369 to $21,254.
EX Hybrid
$7,995
EX Hybrid: typical asking price $7,995, original MSRP $32,195, estimated dealer cost $29,619 to $30,907.
EX
$9,048
EX: typical asking price $9,048, original MSRP $24,990, estimated dealer cost $22,991 to $23,990.
SX
$10,197
SX: typical asking price $10,197, original MSRP $29,790, estimated dealer cost $27,407 to $28,598.
SXL
$11,459
SXL: typical asking price $11,459, original MSRP $35,790, estimated dealer cost $32,927 to $34,358.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Kia Optima runs about $8,906 in MT to $10,191 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $623 | $110+ | $9,328 |
| TX | $537 | $332 | $9,464 |
| FL | $516 | $1,074+ | $10,185 |
| NY | $344 | $371 | $9,310 |
| PA | $516 | $587 | $9,698 |
| IL | $537 | $683 | $9,815 |
| OH | $494 | $444 | $9,533 |
| GA | $602 | $637 | $9,834 |
| NC | $258 | $793 | $9,646 |
| WA | $559 | $215+ | $9,369 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $9,120 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
28
MPG city
37
MPG highway
31
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Kia Optima configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Optima.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Campaign 18V907000 · 19/12/2018
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.
Remedy: The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
Campaign 17V007000 · 06/01/2017
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.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139.
Campaign 16V705000 · 03/10/2016
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 in necessitating crashes.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
Campaign 16V231000 · 21/04/2016
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 Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
Campaign 23V594000 · 24/08/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2016 Kia Optima?
Used 2016 Kia Optima listings ask about $8,595 at typical mileage, with most listings between $6,995 and $11,187. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2016 Kia Optima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,140, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $13,545 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Kia Optima?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $8,906 in MT to $10,191 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Kia Optima?
There are about 51 days of national market supply for the 2016 Kia Optima — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Kia Optima.
Is the listed price on a 2016 Kia Optima fair?
Not always. 2016 Kia Optima listings typically ask about $9,231, roughly 7% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $8,595. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Kia Optima?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $20,369–$21,254 — its $22,140 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/31/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.