Used Kia Optima ac compressor – 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)

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Kia Optima AC Compressor — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) prices

Pricing for the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima ac compressor, aggregated from 68 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.

2016 Kia Optima · 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)

$125

median asking price

33 priced listings · $65–$316

Price summary

A used Kia Optima ac compressor (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) costs $65 to $316, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 68 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$125

Kia Optima ac compressor — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) price snapshot

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$65
Average
$131
High
$316
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$65–$31658 listings
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$125–$15010 listings

Median by grade

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Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$316 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima ac compressor, based on 68 priced listings across 2 model years (2016, 2018). Its $125 median is 6% 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 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) cost by year?

201633 listings$125$65 – $316201835 listings$125$65 – $307

Other trims

Other Kia Optima ac compressor variants

Full Optima guide

2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)

1 yr$100$55 – $334

2.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)

2 yrs$125$65 – $316

1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)

2 yrs$123$65 – $331

2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)

1 yr$133$44 – $330

2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)

1 yr$150$65 – $600

2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)

1 yr$133$44 – $330

Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), hybrid

2 yrs$133$50 – $390

Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), plug-in hybrid

2 yrs$150$65 – $600

US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L

2 yrs$150$70 – $410

Common questions

Kia Optima ac compressor (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used Kia Optima ac compressor (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit))?

Based on 68 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima ac compressor in the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant lists between $65 and $316, with a median asking price of $125.

Which Kia Optima years use the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) ac compressor?

The 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) condition grades?

Grade data is limited for this variant. Check individual year pages for the most detail.