Kia Optima at auction

Cararam archives 77,118 US salvage auction results for Kia Optima. Based on 73,171 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $1,100. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 59,396 actual readings is 126,965 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

77,118
Archived lots: 73,171
Recorded final bids: $1,100
Median final bid: $1,386
Average final bid: $625 – $1,850
Typical bid range: 126,965 mi
Median odometer: 92%
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	5,054	4,860	$2,300	$2,484
2019	7,282	6,972	$2,100	$2,286
2018	6,807	6,497	$1,800	$1,975
2017	4,818	4,574	$1,650	$1,783
2016	9,350	8,904	$1,450	$1,597
2015	14,725	13,971	$975	$1,117
2014	6,617	6,241	$875	$1,013
2013	11,124	10,503	$725	$863
2012	5,209	4,871	$675	$802
2011	2,918	2,729	$600	$707
2010	597	573	$500	$575
2009	757	725	$475	$557
2008	659	623	$350	$413
2007	467	434	$350	$387
2006	310	299	$325	$373
2005	90	88	$275	$294
2004	198	181	$275	$310
2003	73	70	$238	$277
2002	37	33	$225	$220
2001	25	22	$213	$225

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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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60DG204770

Odometer: 152,821 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $750

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L39LG428011

Odometer: 91,819 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $925

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L36KG346882

Odometer: 51,992 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,250

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37KG367319

Odometer: 95,970 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $3,400

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31KG292858

Odometer: 107,460 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,400

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2017 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32HG155632

Odometer: 151,475 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $475

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A74F5627833

Odometer: 186,908 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $900

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A7XDG158811

Odometer: 173,494 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $375

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L31G5091437

Odometer: 134,077 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $850

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A75FG354431

Odometer: 72,499 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $700

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L32LG435754

Odometer: 150,461 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,900

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A79DG131757

Odometer: 99,042 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $700

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L33JG243160

Odometer: 114,922 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,200

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2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

5XXGV4L2XGG069713

Odometer: 106,858 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $2,400

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L3XJG208373

Odometer: 175,872 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,700

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L3XKG332497

Odometer: 48,315 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,550

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78DG216172

Odometer: 157,668 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $425

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2019 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L33KG327819

Odometer: 123,805 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,750

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2013 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4ADXD5060966

Odometer: 153,185 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $500

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L38GG005245

Odometer: 121,684 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $2,450

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A77CG036261

Odometer: 136,150 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $400

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A73FG480660

Odometer: 76,649 mi
Damage: All over
Title: —

Last sale $750

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L32G5119200

Odometer: 135,387 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $775

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A78FG426404

Odometer: 126,137 mi
Damage: Repossession
Title: —

Last sale $2,025

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VIN patterns

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Frequently asked questions

Across 73,171 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,100 and the average is $1,386.

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

The median actual odometer reading across 59,396 records is 126,965 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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