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

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L30G5095446

Odometer: 113,115 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,150

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35GG022989

Odometer: 180,527 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $675

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34KG302377

Odometer: 91,603 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $925

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A70CG016076

Odometer: 48,413 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,400

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XDG151788

Odometer: 275,303 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $525

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2009 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE228495323110

Odometer: 102,042 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,775

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A69CG054396

Odometer: 174,911 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,100

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A70CG022122

Odometer: 213,438 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L30KG376038

Odometer: 70,054 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $2,250

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2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGV4L25GG023402

Odometer: 98,978 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $3,175

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A76FG354292

Odometer: 134,581 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $2,500

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A66DG221024

Odometer: 177,875 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60CG019939

Odometer: 164,892 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $675

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32HG155663

Odometer: 97,603 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $2,900

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32LG426018

Odometer: 130,820 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $4,300

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31HG131080

Odometer: 135,077 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $1,800

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A77FG440665

Odometer: 133,396 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $400

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A71FG500617

Odometer: 150,025 mi
Damage: Hail
Title: —

Last sale $2,750

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2009 Kia Optima EX

KNAGE224095335347

Odometer: 181,940 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $425

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L34JG196348

Odometer: 112,810 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,600

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75DG177220

Odometer: 221,982 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,325

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75EG310057

Odometer: 192,499 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $425

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2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGR4A61FG509973

Odometer: 271,103 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $500

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37GG068727

Odometer: —
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $600

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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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