2020 Kia Optima alternator — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $99
- High
- $228

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2020 Kia Optima alternator (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L) costs $40 to $228, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 47 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 | $40–$228 | 34 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$203 | 8 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $55–$85 | 5 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$228 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L variant of the 2020 Kia Optima alternator, based on 47 priced listings. Its $76 median is 17% 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 47 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Kia Optima alternator in the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L variant lists between $40 and $228, with a median asking price of $76.
The US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability may differ by year.