2016 Kia Optima alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $130
- High
- $416
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Kia Optima Alternator prices
Year-specific used alternator pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Kia Optima alternator
A used 2016 Kia Optima alternator costs between $30 and $416, with a median of $100 from 81 salvage yard listings.
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used 2016 Kia Optima alternator costs $30 to $416, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 81 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$131
Grade B (good)$171
Grade C (fair)$139
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$41654 listings
Grade BStandard used$94–$1714 listings
Grade CVisible wear$78–$1392 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$15021 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$416 | 54 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $94–$171 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $78–$139 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$150 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$131
Grade B$171
Grade C$139
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$416 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Kia Optima alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- 2016 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 250 observed listings, including 81 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 10% above the Kia Optima guide's $91 median.
Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 14 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
2016 Kia Optima alternator FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima alternator?
Based on 81 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima alternator lists between $30 and $416, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima alternator?
Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima alternator replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2016 Kia Optima alternator fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima alternator also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.