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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2020 Kia Optima SE

5XXGT4L39LG448498

Odometer: 204,843 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $450

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L37G5070298

Odometer: 132,758 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,200

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73CG023584

Odometer: 136,228 mi
Damage: Hail
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,300

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36GG076088

Odometer: 153,502 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $800

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2003 Kia Optima LX

KNAGD126X35214492

Odometer: 124,508 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $375

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD1C5013629

Odometer: 329,046 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $500

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33JG213334

Odometer: 107,892 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $375

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71FG393548

Odometer: 167,847 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,100

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A72B5110394

Odometer: —
Damage: Burn
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $250

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33JG260265

Odometer: 119,820 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,400

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30JG180244

Odometer: 144,553 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,000

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L34KG341714

Odometer: 117,866 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,050

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72FG452626

Odometer: 163,257 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $350

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60CG015051

Odometer: —
Damage: Burn
Title: Non-repairable

Last sale $250

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71FG511579

Odometer: 156,318 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $750

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A7XEG317943

Odometer: 234,421 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $525

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2017 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L35H5146196

Odometer: 119,582 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $950

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37JG272161

Odometer: 94,486 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,400

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75DG240123

Odometer: 117,958 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $525

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37LG450086

Odometer: 132,246 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Clean title

Last sale $2,000

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2011 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4A74B5119028

Odometer: 174,741 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $475

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2013 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4AD1D5041982

Odometer: 146,849 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2011 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4A78B5175926

Odometer: 166,987 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $675

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72FG468583

Odometer: 141,959 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $625

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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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