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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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30HG141051

Odometer: 105,230 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $2,200

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35GG099085

Odometer: 127,304 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $975

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD3C5033090

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $425

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37KG286160

Odometer: 93,784 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $725

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L3XGG060816

Odometer: 106,933 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $700

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A73DG126072

Odometer: 173,565 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $700

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2017 Kia Optima EX

KNAGV4LD6H5012901

Odometer: 104,580 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,875

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A62CG066969

Odometer: 179,602 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $775

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A65DG127765

Odometer: 178,266 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $525

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2016 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4AD9G5092065

Odometer: 114,925 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,250

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78EG304835

Odometer: 152,165 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $625

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L39KG319658

Odometer: 160,669 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $400

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L39GG098843

Odometer: 104,507 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,575

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78EG297515

Odometer: 184,232 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $400

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31JG241424

Odometer: 59,991 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $2,700

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A62DG168046

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78CG032252

Odometer: 155,386 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $375

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XDG231608

Odometer: 171,771 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $575

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L39LG410365

Odometer: 114,613 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,250

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34KG318658

Odometer: 126,093 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $2,000

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A71FG489232

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $425

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71FG412891

Odometer: 196,973 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2017 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L30HG127146

Odometer: 80,287 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,825

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A74F5557265

Odometer: 148,209 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

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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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