KIA OPTIMA (2016-18)
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
KIA OPTIMA (2016-18) is a roomy, mid-sized family car, sold in the UK mainly as a four-door saloon, with an estate-style Sportswagon also available. It sits alongside the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Insignia, offering a less common alternative to these familiar family favourites. Its smart, understated styling and spacious cabin make it well suited to everyday life.
Mycarcheck.com has recorded 1,961 checks covering 690 different VINs, giving a substantial snapshot of used KIA OPTIMA (2016-18) vehicles. Checks show an average private-sale value of £10,500 and average recorded mileage of 67,000 miles; cars have typically had just over two previous keepers. Average annual mileage is 12,000, a useful point of comparison when checking an individual car’s history.
Comfortable on longer journeys, it suits families, commuters and company-car drivers wanting space and refinement without paying for a premium badge. The Optima stands out for value, generous equipment and relaxed driving.
Buying a KIA Optima? Outstanding finance, write-off history, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft could turn a bargain into a costly mistake. Enter the reg now and check before you commit.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 690 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
1,961
Lookups
Lookups
84
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
75k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£10,500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
Model Variants
4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI DPF SS 139 EU6 2 6SPD
4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI DPF SS 139 EU6 3 6SPD
4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI DPF SS 139 EU6 3 DCT AUTO7
4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI DPF SS 139 EU6 4 DCT AUTO7
4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI DPF SS 139 EU6 GT LINE S DCT AUTO7
4DR SALOON 2.0 T-GDI 241 EU6 GT AUTO6
4DR SALOON 2.0H GDI 202 EU6 PHEV AUTO6
