Kia Optima at auction

Cararam archives 99,140 US salvage auction results for Kia Optima. Based on 93,319 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $1,250. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 59,833 actual readings is 126,982 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

99,140
Archived lots: 93,319
Recorded final bids: $1,250
Median final bid: $1,578
Average final bid: $700 – $2,057
Typical bid range: 126,982 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	6,237	5,949	$2,500	$2,877
2019	8,894	8,446	$2,300	$2,618
2018	8,494	8,044	$1,950	$2,264
2017	5,973	5,632	$1,750	$2,004
2016	11,705	11,072	$1,600	$1,797
2015	19,268	18,093	$1,100	$1,317
2014	8,506	7,978	$975	$1,191
2013	14,740	13,800	$850	$1,014
2012	7,018	6,519	$800	$947
2011	3,846	3,579	$675	$832
2010	855	818	$575	$652
2009	1,062	1,003	$525	$612
2008	961	910	$400	$467
2007	607	561	$375	$430
2006	420	399	$350	$409
2005	137	134	$300	$329
2004	265	242	$300	$327
2003	85	80	$250	$289
2002	40	35	$225	$228
2001	28	25	$225	$250

Optima by year

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A71EG307950

Odometer: —
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $500

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A79CG066992

Odometer: 78,317 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $625

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75FG470425

Odometer: 199,217 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $425

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2012 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XCG031939

Odometer: 170,062 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $400

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2013 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A77D5405641

Odometer: 188,832 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30JG203344

Odometer: 94,129 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $450

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A74FG409189

Odometer: 132,998 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $550

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L3XGG064572

Odometer: 153,072 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $775

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L30KG283536

Odometer: 109,200 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $1,100

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A74B5129173

Odometer: 170,805 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $475

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A71B5094513

Odometer: 251,084 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $375

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36HG148389

Odometer: 1 mi
Damage: Burn
Title: —

Last sale $325

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2014 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73EG337688

Odometer: 308,409 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $725

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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

KNAGM4AD9C5009683

Odometer: 141,872 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $1,600

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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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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 93,319 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,250 and the average is $1,578.

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

The median actual odometer reading across 59,833 records is 126,982 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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