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 S

5XXGT4L31KG294545

Odometer: 220,184 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $750

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2012 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76CG074290

Odometer: 251,014 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $275

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2015 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A75FG512320

Odometer: 292,829 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $225

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2016 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L30GG010035

Odometer: 38,774 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,900

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2012 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A75C5295462

Odometer: 107,997 mi
Damage: Vandalism
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $825

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A79FG421676

Odometer: 81,122 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $500

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2020 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L31LG446809

Odometer: 188,606 mi
Damage: Mechanical
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $875

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2017 Kia Optima EX

5XXGU4L37HG150634

Odometer: 92,362 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $2,450

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2017 Kia Optima SX

5XXGW4L28HG132791

Odometer: 91,578 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $3,300

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72DG107199

Odometer: 171,572 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $225

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2014 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XEG289008

Odometer: 117,301 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $775

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2009 Kia Optima LX

KNAGE228395310235

Odometer: 174,512 mi
Damage: Side
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $525

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2016 Kia Optima LX

KNAGT4L31G5106924

Odometer: 152,244 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $775

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2015 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A7XFG390079

Odometer: 167,263 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: Clean title

Last sale $1,200

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2015 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A70F5641227

Odometer: 128,777 mi
Damage: Minor dents & scratches
Title: Clean title

Last sale $750

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2016 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36GG066337

Odometer: 156,027 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: Clean title

Last sale $700

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2018 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L37JG218990

Odometer: 97,990 mi
Damage: Rear end
Title: Salvage title

Last sale $1,300

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2013 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A76DG133291

Odometer: 97,045 mi
Damage: Theft
Title: —

Last sale $1,125

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2015 Kia Optima SX

5XXGR4A71FG368931

Odometer: 177,852 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $375

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2014 Kia Optima LX

5XXGM4A70EG340485

Odometer: 174,881 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $300

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2011 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4A77B5185656

Odometer: 192,902 mi
Damage: Normal wear
Title: —

Last sale $550

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2013 Kia Optima EX

5XXGN4A72DG197874

Odometer: 199,076 mi
Damage: Front end
Title: —

Last sale $575

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2014 Kia Optima LX

KNAGM4AD3E5075729

Odometer: 91,519 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Airbags deployed

Last sale $1,200

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2019 Kia Optima LX

5XXGT4L36KG340502

Odometer: 91,850 mi
Damage: Side
Title: —

Last sale $1,700

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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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