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 SX

5XXGR4A79EG270602

Odometer: 191,646 mi
Damage: All over
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $425

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L37JG214518

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $425

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2009 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE228695324243

Odometer: 75,434 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,600

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A79FG442501

Odometer: 87,187 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $450

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76FG506512

Odometer: 87,469 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $700

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XFG435649

Odometer: 112,437 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,000

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A67DG141831

Odometer: 220,519 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,000

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L32KG372864

Odometer: 66,509 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $3,250

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2011 Kia Optima EX Hybrid

KNAGM4AD4B5003448

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $500

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A70FG404008

Odometer: 120,630 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $600

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A73F5558696

Odometer: 155,334 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $500

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35JG245914

Odometer: 115,738 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $450

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A79EG324267

Odometer: 120,939 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $975

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L39JG220885

Odometer: 190,264 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $600

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72DG165722

Odometer: 192,490 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $525

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2006 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE123465045836

Odometer: 129,238 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A78DG256684

Odometer: 188,276 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L3XHG130087

Odometer: 167,988 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $825

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A69DG113383

Odometer: 163,845 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $625

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34HG146950

Odometer: 105,135 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $700

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L31GG076514

Odometer: 113,014 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $800

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XFG442861

Odometer: 189,778 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A68DG141210

Odometer: 116,937 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,400

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72DG102701

Odometer: 130,611 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,100

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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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