2020 Kia Optima alternator — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $124
- High
- $280

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2020 Kia Optima alternator (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) costs $35 to $280, with a median asking price of $97. Based on 43 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$280 | 32 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$164 | 9 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$100 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$280 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the 2020 Kia Optima alternator, based on 43 priced listings. Its $97 median is 49% above the 2020 Kia Optima alternator overall median of $65.
There are 3 other alternator variants available for the 2020 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same trim, other years
Same year, other trims
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Common questions
Based on 43 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Kia Optima alternator in the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant lists between $35 and $280, with a median asking price of $97.
The Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability may differ by year.