2012 Kia Optima

Cararam archives 5,824 US salvage auction results for 2012 Kia Optima. Based on 5,444 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $725. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 3,838 actual readings is 159,769 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

5,824
Archived lots: 5,444
Recorded final bids: $725
Median final bid: $864
Average final bid: $450 – $1,100
Typical bid range: 159,769 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 SX

5XXGR4A67CG013295

Odometer: 186,253 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $950

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD2C5009685

Odometer: —
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $800

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A77CG065520

Odometer: 170,966 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $650

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A75CG052018

Odometer: 160,902 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $675

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A78C5280230

Odometer: 203,413 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $250

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A6XCG077489

Odometer: 158,229 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A75CG018208

Odometer: 132,379 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,400

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A63CG065071

Odometer: 134,615 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $925

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76CG027180

Odometer: 175,028 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $700

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76C5279934

Odometer: 140,724 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,075

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76C5286883

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $350

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A76CG020775

Odometer: 268,593 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $850

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A79CG071352

Odometer: 127,174 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73CG075832

Odometer: —
Damage: Burn
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $225

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A75C5276328

Odometer: 123,221 mi
Damage: All over
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,200

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A69CG011824

Odometer: 181,581 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,250

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A74CG051121

Odometer: 195,021 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $600

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD5C5027582

Odometer: 149,026 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: Clean title

Last sale $825

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71CG022255

Odometer: 78,539 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD4C5013656

Odometer: 118,482 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,000

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A74CG048240

Odometer: 208,440 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,200

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75CG083630

Odometer: 166,503 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,350

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78CG024331

Odometer: 319,364 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $625

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72CG069152

Odometer: 151,432 mi
Damage: Hail
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $925

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 5,444 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $725 and the average is $864.

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

The median actual odometer reading across 3,838 records is 159,769 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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