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

Amanti Borrego Cadenza Carnival EV6 EV9 Forte K4 K4 Hatchback K5 K900 Niro Optima Rio Rondo Sedona Seltos Sephia Sorento Soul Spectra Sportage Stinger Telluride Telluride Hybrid

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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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A70B5100477

Odometer: 120,281 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37JG274220

Odometer: 103,927 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $725

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A71FG404728

Odometer: 163,747 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76CG054556

Odometer: 160,866 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGR4A64FG412671

Odometer: 127,232 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $975

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A71F5617759

Odometer: 145,761 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $800

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37HG178419

Odometer: 203,302 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,100

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A77C5291753

Odometer: 129,993 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $325

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L38LG433197

Odometer: 117,696 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $850

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37KG367448

Odometer: 158,017 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,300

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2007 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE123675164196

Odometer: 205,090 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $350

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31KG340651

Odometer: 97,789 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $700

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2009 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE228295295131

Odometer: 62,210 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,050

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2014 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A78E5475201

Odometer: 126,246 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $575

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2019 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L14KG314105

Odometer: 63,278 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $2,750

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75CG082297

Odometer: 153,917 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: —

Last sale $350

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L32KG291573

Odometer: 205,535 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,825

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2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGV4L23GG087325

Odometer: 77,549 mi
Damage: Undercarriage
Title: —

Last sale $2,525

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L3XGG044502

Odometer: 181,963 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $775

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A73EG284963

Odometer: 234,122 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $800

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2013 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4AD4D5045038

Odometer: 176,318 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $425

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78CG038343

Odometer: 185,133 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $450

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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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