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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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33HG163285

Odometer: 151,429 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,350

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73FG405912

Odometer: 179,656 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,250

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L39LG442300

Odometer: 100,911 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,350

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L38JG182792

Odometer: 116,319 mi
Damage: Undercarriage
Title: Clean title

Last sale $2,700

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78EG271240

Odometer: 158,418 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $325

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36LG416138

Odometer: 119,721 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGV4L2XGG031348

Odometer: 108,829 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,850

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L37KG373945

Odometer: 180,237 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,650

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60DG093766

Odometer: 176,765 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,200

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72FG481527

Odometer: 108,905 mi
Damage: Water/flood
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $900

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2011 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4A79B5130378

Odometer: 221,028 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $450

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36KG311257

Odometer: 67,570 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,900

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A79EG328321

Odometer: 86,911 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $800

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76DG203744

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $125

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2015 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4AD6F5084956

Odometer: 167,315 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $675

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2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGR4A68FG449691

Odometer: 146,386 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,525

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2016 Kia Optima

KNAGM4AD4G5099752

Odometer: 151,600 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,125

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2010 Kia Optima EX

KNAGH4A40A5453066

Odometer: 186,480 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $100

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L39GG056045

Odometer: 118,627 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $1,675

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2011 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4A70B5063007

Odometer: 192,519 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $875

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2015 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A72FG442115

Odometer: 106,992 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,550

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2009 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE228295314003

Odometer: 158,104 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $525

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L39JG194983

Odometer: 115,100 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $3,100

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2003 Kia Optima LX

KNAGD128X35230774

Odometer: 83,586 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $875

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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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