Kia Optima AC compressor — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) price snapshot
- Low
- $44
- Average
- $136
- High
- $330
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima AC Compressor — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) prices
Pricing for the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant of the Kia Optima AC compressor, aggregated from 77 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima AC compressor (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)) costs $44 to $330, with a median asking price of $133. Based on 77 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$118
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$33053 listings
Grade BStandard used$44–$1705 listings
Grade XUngraded$70–$20019 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$330 | 53 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $44–$170 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$200 | 19 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$118
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $44–$330 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant of the Kia Optima AC compressor, based on 77 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $133 median is 6% above the Kia Optima AC compressor overall median of $125.
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 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima AC compressor variants
1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$123$65 – $3412.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$125$60 – $3162.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$120$85 – $1752.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
2 yrs$150$65 – $3002.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$133$44 – $3302.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)
3 yrs$125$60 – $3162.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)
1 yr$120$85 – $1752.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$125$50 – $334Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), hybrid
2 yrs$133$50 – $390Common questions
Kia Optima AC compressor (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima AC compressor (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid))?
Based on 77 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima AC compressor in the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant lists between $44 and $330, with a median asking price of $133.
Which Kia Optima years use the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) AC compressor?
The 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $136, Grade B has a median of $118. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.