2017 Kia Optima alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $123
- High
- $250

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2017 Kia Optima alternator costs between $35 and $250, with a median of $100 from 211 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2017 Kia Optima alternator costs $35 to $250, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 211 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$250 | 155 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$219 | 47 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$100 | 9 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$250 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Year-specific context
The 2017 guide is based on 272 observed listings, including 211 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, 2017 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 10 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
Based on 211 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Optima alternator lists between $35 and $250, with a median asking price of $100.
Using a used part, a 2017 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Optima alternator also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 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.