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

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XCG072779

Odometer: 112,704 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,550

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2013 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76D5403718

Odometer: 119,888 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $300

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2016 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4AD6G5092234

Odometer: 179,462 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $725

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35GG117066

Odometer: 140,650 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $525

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2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGR4A67FG423096

Odometer: —
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,300

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76C5291887

Odometer: 194,912 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $975

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33HG148625

Odometer: 128,398 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $925

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34JG202634

Odometer: 108,000 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $2,700

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36LG412493

Odometer: 65,163 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,450

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2018 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L33JG187217

Odometer: 118,269 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,400

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2017 Kia Optima EX

KNAGV4LD9H5014643

Odometer: 91,740 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $3,700

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78FG510223

Odometer: 148,226 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,500

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2017 Kia Optima

KNAGT4LE3H5016242

Odometer: 113,601 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,200

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2013 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A78D5393547

Odometer: 216,234 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $550

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2020 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L32LG406819

Odometer: 118,381 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $3,000

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A63CG030918

Odometer: 187,244 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $500

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75DG221510

Odometer: —
Damage: Biohazard/chemical
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $300

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A79EG335141

Odometer: 140,676 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,400

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35GG028047

Odometer: 73,598 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,600

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2017 Kia Optima EX

KNAGU4LE5H5012433

Odometer: 97,755 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,950

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A7XB5069772

Odometer: 97,828 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30LG386926

Odometer: 84,481 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $3,150

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A75FG437793

Odometer: 120,112 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,550

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A68DG130109

Odometer: 201,673 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $100

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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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