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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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31JG231024

Odometer: 151,723 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $525

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2007 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE123475093807

Odometer: 260,430 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $425

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2018 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L39J5233993

Odometer: 112,955 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,400

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36JG188848

Odometer: 96,679 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,950

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34KG302721

Odometer: 99,578 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,250

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L3XGG102594

Odometer: 148,422 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $925

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2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo

5XXGR4A65FG470790

Odometer: 125,907 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,150

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2018 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L30JG246966

Odometer: 117,104 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,975

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A71B5116235

Odometer: 193,807 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $425

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A7XEG343118

Odometer: 155,222 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2014 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A78EG275494

Odometer: 90,650 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,200

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75DG183468

Odometer: 213,627 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $525

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A74DG190542

Odometer: 170,349 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $300

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A70DG254317

Odometer: 179,652 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $650

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A76B5121074

Odometer: 197,843 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $300

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L34JG202682

Odometer: 107,274 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $975

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L38GG048581

Odometer: 85,780 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,600

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L30G5070983

Odometer: 163,761 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,250

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60CG001716

Odometer: 212,025 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $775

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A7XDG250825

Odometer: 206,070 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $625

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XFG430872

Odometer: 188,185 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,350

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32LG445507

Odometer: 101,978 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $3,300

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35KG301402

Odometer: 119,985 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,350

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2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo

5XXGR4A64EG310253

Odometer: 202,012 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,100

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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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