Kia Optima at auction

Cararam archives 84,613 US salvage auction results for Kia Optima. Based on 80,139 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $1,150. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 59,599 actual readings is 126,970 mi. Past US salvage auction results for the Kia Optima. Compare final bids across years, damage types and title statuses, with full photos, VIN and specs for every Kia Optima lot.

Auction data

84,613
Archived lots: 80,139
Recorded final bids: $1,150
Median final bid: $1,466
Average final bid: $650 – $1,950
Typical bid range: 126,970 mi
Median odometer: 91%
Lots with keys

Most common damage

Front end — 47%
Rear end — 14%
Side — 11%

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Results by year

Year	Lots	Bids recorded	Median bid	Average bid
2025	1	1	—	—
2020	5,457	5,240	$2,350	$2,647
2019	7,810	7,465	$2,150	$2,418
2018	7,390	7,053	$1,850	$2,098
2017	5,172	4,898	$1,700	$1,873
2016	10,118	9,619	$1,500	$1,677
2015	16,272	15,403	$1,000	$1,202
2014	7,281	6,862	$925	$1,092
2013	12,330	11,613	$775	$924
2012	5,824	5,444	$725	$864
2011	3,263	3,045	$625	$763
2010	704	671	$525	$608
2009	876	830	$500	$586
2008	795	753	$375	$441
2007	519	485	$350	$403
2006	339	326	$337	$383
2005	106	103	$300	$308
2004	217	200	$300	$317
2003	77	74	$250	$281
2002	38	33	$225	$220
2001	25	22	$213	$225

Optima by year

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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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A7XEG302648

Odometer: 177,244 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $925

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L38GG074147

Odometer: 129,369 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,450

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XCG082003

Odometer: 158,735 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,050

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L37KG277345

Odometer: 169,429 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,200

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L39G5101275

Odometer: 105,534 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,750

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A75DG172242

Odometer: 141,977 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,000

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30HG166323

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $775

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34KG306624

Odometer: 235,414 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $525

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A62DG117520

Odometer: 121,598 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,400

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A74F5539784

Odometer: 78,144 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,050

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33JG181520

Odometer: 114,120 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $3,000

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76F5644004

Odometer: 173,312 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $450

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2017 Kia Optima EX

KNAGU4LC2H5005941

Odometer: 121,265 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $975

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78DG101121

Odometer: 185,913 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,150

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A79FG395175

Odometer: 176,227 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,300

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A64CG018322

Odometer: 148,036 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $950

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A68CG071786

Odometer: 113,109 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $625

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L31JG261723

Odometer: 115,458 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,000

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A70CG029152

Odometer: 126,806 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $600

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L38KG354059

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $650

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78FG457653

Odometer: 166,949 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $799

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A76CG022316

Odometer: 166,220 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $550

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31JG197957

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $200

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76FG443475

Odometer: 164,944 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $725

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 80,139 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,150 and the average is $1,466.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 47% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 59,599 records is 126,970 mi.

Prices vary by year and condition. Browse the lots below — each shows the final bid — to gauge what the Kia Optima sells for.

Yes. Use the year links on this page to narrow the Kia Optima down to a specific model year.

It depends on the damage, title and repair cost shown on each lot. The archive lets you study past Kia Optima results before deciding.

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