Kia Optima at auction

Cararam archives 88,701 US salvage auction results for Kia Optima. Based on 83,983 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $1,200. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 59,662 actual readings is 126,980 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

88,701
Archived lots: 83,983
Recorded final bids: $1,200
Median final bid: $1,499
Average final bid: $650 – $1,975
Typical bid range: 126,980 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	5,680	5,455	$2,400	$2,724
2019	8,152	7,786	$2,200	$2,475
2018	7,681	7,324	$1,900	$2,143
2017	5,395	5,111	$1,700	$1,910
2016	10,566	10,043	$1,500	$1,714
2015	17,105	16,188	$1,050	$1,233
2014	7,616	7,176	$925	$1,120
2013	13,007	12,241	$800	$952
2012	6,150	5,746	$750	$891
2011	3,439	3,210	$650	$783
2010	752	719	$550	$621
2009	929	882	$500	$588
2008	844	801	$375	$446
2007	536	499	$350	$408
2006	364	350	$350	$389
2005	116	113	$300	$312
2004	225	206	$300	$315
2003	78	75	$250	$285
2002	38	33	$225	$220
2001	28	25	$225	$250

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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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A67DG093618

Odometer: 231,294 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $500

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33GG093558

Odometer: 90,520 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $200

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2019 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L1XKG288898

Odometer: 55,528 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $2,200

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2013 Kia Optima EX

KNAGM4AD1D5061892

Odometer: 212,091 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $500

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A78DG231705

Odometer: 124,152 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2014 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71EG346566

Odometer: 192,775 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $375

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2019 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L18KG368460

Odometer: 107,095 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $2,950

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2018 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L34JG273880

Odometer: 111,045 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $650

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2009 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE228595302752

Odometer: 416,784 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A77FG472013

Odometer: 138,958 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $925

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71DG195033

Odometer: 163,190 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A77CG031994

Odometer: 105,875 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $850

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71DG247552

Odometer: 152,794 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $450

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2017 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L38H5149822

Odometer: 153,903 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,050

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72FG354230

Odometer: 145,658 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $500

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A77CG081409

Odometer: 238,465 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $450

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33GG024112

Odometer: 121,672 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,450

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35LG388316

Odometer: 137,263 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $2,650

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2015 Kia Optima

KNAGM4ADXF5089595

Odometer: 156,017 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $700

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2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo

5XXGR4A67FG388785

Odometer: 106,270 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $900

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L34KG311113

Odometer: 87,934 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $3,350

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L34KG292823

Odometer: 95,982 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,850

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L34GG033544

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Unknown
Title: —

Last sale $1,400

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L37KG365196

Odometer: 115,816 mi
Damage: Undercarriage
Title: —

Last sale $1,700

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 83,983 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,200 and the average is $1,499.

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

The median actual odometer reading across 59,662 records is 126,980 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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