2012 Kia Optima

Cararam archives 5,468 US salvage auction results for 2012 Kia Optima. Based on 5,111 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $700. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 3,832 actual readings is 159,625 mi. Past US salvage auction results for the 2012 Kia Optima. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 2012 Kia Optima lot.

Auction data

5,468
Archived lots: 5,111
Recorded final bids: $700
Median final bid: $835
Average final bid: $450 – $1,050
Typical bid range: 159,625 mi
Median odometer: 92%
Lots with keys

Most common damage

Front end — 48%
Rear end — 13%
Side — 12%

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Optima years

2025 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Kia models

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A74CG042211

Odometer: 210,236 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $675

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A71CG034070

Odometer: 199,568 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: Clean title

Last sale $975

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71CG006573

Odometer: 33,401 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,400

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78CG056082

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $725

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A69CG013203

Odometer: 217,832 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A76CG084427

Odometer: 154,530 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $650

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75CG080274

Odometer: 91,197 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,450

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A70CG044358

Odometer: 147,461 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A77CG066874

Odometer: 118,311 mi
Damage: All over
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $375

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78CG079054

Odometer: 173,274 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $600

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72CG034950

Odometer: 272,889 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $150

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72CG056711

Odometer: 155,524 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,100

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A77CG075851

Odometer: 222,451 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,075

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A79CG088178

Odometer: 183,636 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $750

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72CG074722

Odometer: 186,645 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,350

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A78CG068469

Odometer: 115,672 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,000

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A61CG009212

Odometer: 164,330 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $825

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76C5287080

Odometer: 110,273 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78CG058916

Odometer: 123,255 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $450

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD4C5009588

Odometer: 155,057 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,300

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72CG032392

Odometer: 191,524 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $450

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD9C5017833

Odometer: 124,613 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,250

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A71CG016071

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60CG002221

Odometer: 205,296 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $200

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 5,111 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $700 and the average is $835.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 48% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 3,832 records is 159,625 mi.

Each 2012 Kia Optima lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

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