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

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35GG120274

Odometer: 163,158 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $625

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73FG486085

Odometer: 202,606 mi
Damage: Undercarriage
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $600

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36HG169369

Odometer: 112,773 mi
Damage: Hail
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,350

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72DG155740

Odometer: 179,701 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Non-repairable

Last sale $450

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2007 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE123975110813

Odometer: —
Damage: Burn — engine
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $100

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75EG303450

Odometer: 57,604 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $850

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L3XLG447750

Odometer: 65,030 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,400

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XDG217028

Odometer: 147,859 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $575

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L39G5098796

Odometer: 143,126 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $500

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A70F5558073

Odometer: 137,120 mi
Damage: Top/roof
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $950

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A63DG209297

Odometer: —
Damage: All over
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $450

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2007 Kia Optima EX

KNAGE124775158917

Odometer: 89,476 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $525

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32JG273993

Odometer: 64,737 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Non-repairable

Last sale $1,350

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37JG241573

Odometer: 141,952 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,500

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2014 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73EG345435

Odometer: 284,261 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $400

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32LG385194

Odometer: 118,685 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,500

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A79FG397721

Odometer: 124,974 mi
Damage: Water/flood
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,000

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A72F5597361

Odometer: 154,332 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2008 Kia Optima EX

KNAGE123985238969

Odometer: 151,791 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $250

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A72FG419688

Odometer: 209,716 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Clean title

Last sale $400

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33LG409874

Odometer: 102,659 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $2,475

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2018 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L35JG212523

Odometer: 113,444 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $2,100

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37JG264089

Odometer: 83,820 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,350

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30GG090746

Odometer: 106,153 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,500

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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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