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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2019 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L1XKG373630

Odometer: 142,643 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $2,500

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2020 Kia Optima SE

5XXGT4L39LG388805

Odometer: 137,117 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,850

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L3XGG003478

Odometer: 108,758 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,000

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L35G5085396

Odometer: 135,941 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: —

Last sale $900

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A66DG172262

Odometer: 127,215 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,100

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A78F5642108

Odometer: 183,005 mi
Damage: Stripped
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $60

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30JG219544

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $175

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2013 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A60DG241558

Odometer: 131,568 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $350

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2018 Kia Optima S

5XXGT4L32JG262976

Odometer: 71,506 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $450

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30JG260384

Odometer: 151,090 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30KG338583

Odometer: 50,023 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,250

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31GG103570

Odometer: 186,520 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,001

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L35GG070489

Odometer: 130,024 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $800

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2020 Kia Optima EX

KNAGU4LEXL5040897

Odometer: 80,657 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,100

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2017 Kia Optima EX

KNAGV4LD2H5007632

Odometer: 124,471 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,300

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2015 Kia Optima

KNAGM4AD5F5077712

Odometer: 137,861 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $425

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L31G5102453

Odometer: 83,357 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,700

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L38GG013975

Odometer: 115,424 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,500

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A74FG374365

Odometer: 78,519 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $500

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L30KG321749

Odometer: 145,013 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,700

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2014 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XEG325019

Odometer: 71,465 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $750

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2012 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A64CG084728

Odometer: —
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $475

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A77EG292158

Odometer: 172,004 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2011 Kia Optima EX

KNAGN4A76B5171731

Odometer: 167,351 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Clean title

Last sale $525

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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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