Kia Optima alternator — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $123
- High
- $280
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Alternator — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) prices
Pricing for the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima alternator, aggregated from 88 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima alternator (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) costs $35 to $280, with a median asking price of $97. Based on 88 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$28064 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$16419 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$70–$1005 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$280 | 64 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$164 | 19 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$100 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$85
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$280 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima alternator, based on 88 priced listings across 2 model years (2019, 2020). Its $97 median is 10% above the Kia Optima alternator overall median of $88.
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 Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima alternator variants
2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$155$51 – $2522.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)
1 yr$100$50 – $2012.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), ID 373902G900
1 yr$100$30 – $4252.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), ID 373902G920
1 yr$150$32 – $4161.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$94$45 – $2752.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
1 yr$97$50 – $2802.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
1 yr$97$50 – $2802.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
1 yr$97$50 – $280US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L
2 yrs$94$40 – $257Common questions
Kia Optima alternator (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima alternator (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit))?
Based on 88 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima alternator in the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant lists between $35 and $280, with a median asking price of $97.
Which Kia Optima years use the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) alternator?
The Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $116, Grade B has a median of $85. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.