Kia Optima ac compressor — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $143
- High
- $331
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima AC Compressor — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima ac compressor, aggregated from 90 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima ac compressor (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $65 to $331, with a median asking price of $123. Based on 90 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$123
Grade B (good)$95
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$33175 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$2508 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$100–$1507 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$331 | 75 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$250 | 8 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$150 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$123
Grade B$95
Ungraded$140
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$331 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima ac compressor, based on 90 priced listings across 2 model years (2016, 2018). Its $123 median is 8% below the Kia Optima ac compressor overall median of $133.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima ac compressor variants
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)
1 yr$100$55 – $3342.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$125$65 – $3162.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)
2 yrs$125$65 – $3162.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
1 yr$133$44 – $3302.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
1 yr$150$65 – $6002.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
1 yr$133$44 – $330Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), hybrid
2 yrs$133$50 – $390Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), plug-in hybrid
2 yrs$150$65 – $600US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L
2 yrs$150$70 – $410Common questions
Kia Optima ac compressor (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima ac compressor (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo))?
Based on 90 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima ac compressor in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $65 and $331, with a median asking price of $123.
Which Kia Optima years use the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) ac compressor?
The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $123, Grade B has a median of $95. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.