Kia Optima at auction

Cararam archives 90,829 US salvage auction results for Kia Optima. Based on 85,980 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $1,200. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 59,667 actual readings is 126,981 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

90,829
Archived lots: 85,980
Recorded final bids: $1,200
Median final bid: $1,518
Average final bid: $675 – $2,000
Typical bid range: 126,981 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	5,794	5,561	$2,450	$2,766
2019	8,298	7,921	$2,250	$2,507
2018	7,831	7,462	$1,900	$2,165
2017	5,511	5,222	$1,700	$1,934
2016	10,798	10,262	$1,550	$1,737
2015	17,523	16,578	$1,050	$1,252
2014	7,809	7,356	$950	$1,138
2013	13,352	12,571	$825	$969
2012	6,335	5,917	$775	$905
2011	3,534	3,300	$650	$793
2010	780	746	$550	$637
2009	962	914	$525	$598
2008	877	834	$375	$455
2007	547	509	$350	$416
2006	377	360	$350	$391
2005	123	120	$300	$317
2004	233	213	$300	$317
2003	78	75	$250	$285
2002	39	34	$225	$218
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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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72CG056868

Odometer: 105,186 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $800

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33JG230196

Odometer: 73,152 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,350

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2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo

5XXGT4L19GG055167

Odometer: 168,987 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $925

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L3XKG365175

Odometer: 89,622 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $2,100

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L39HG149956

Odometer: 108,771 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $2,250

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71FG456499

Odometer: 90,271 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $925

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2016 Kia Optima SX Turbo

5XXGW4L22GG013522

Odometer: 158,063 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $650

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2014 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A77E5480454

Odometer: 103,519 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $875

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L31GG039575

Odometer: 156,533 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,200

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2018 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L30JG226989

Odometer: 44,521 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30HG128414

Odometer: 119,702 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,700

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37KG344350

Odometer: 100,634 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $350

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2005 Kia Optima LX

KNAGD126755406794

Odometer: 114,302 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $600

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A71CG085792

Odometer: 233,736 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30KG369977

Odometer: 90,258 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $700

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2017 Kia Optima EX

KNAGV4LDXH5007345

Odometer: 123,674 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,650

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A76CG028715

Odometer: 156,406 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34LG388968

Odometer: 129,707 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $2,250

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32LG434216

Odometer: 121,996 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,950

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32GG054301

Odometer: 123,189 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Non-repairable

Last sale $900

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L35JG241653

Odometer: 148,254 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,650

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A73EG305861

Odometer: 153,197 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,150

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2019 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L16KG333948

Odometer: 102,766 mi
Damage: Hail
Title: —

Last sale $2,200

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72FG421826

Odometer: 130,464 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $675

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 85,980 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,200 and the average is $1,518.

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

The median actual odometer reading across 59,667 records is 126,981 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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