Kia K5 axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $157
- High
- $550
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 axle shaft?
Asking prices from 403 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Kia K5 axle shaft costs $50 to $550, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,564 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$156
Grade B (good)$149
Grade C (fair)$120
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$550916 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$335612 listings
Grade CVisible wear$120–$1204 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$12532 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$550 | 916 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$335 | 612 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $120–$120 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$125 | 32 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$156
Grade B$149
Grade C$120
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$550 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 axle shaft is listed
We found priced Kia K5 axle shaft listings at 403 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 414 listings (8% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $86, while Wisconsin yards ask $193, 124% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 414 | 33 | $116-23% |
| Ohio | 367 | 24 | $136-9% |
| Illinois | 363 | 25 | $172+15% |
| California | 334 | 27 | $90-40% |
| Michigan | 284 | 25 | $146-3% |
| Florida | 279 | 19 | $130-13% |
| Wisconsin | 259 | 19 | $193+29% |
| New York | 217 | 13 | $86-43% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 axle shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $156.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, RH, jackshaft, AWD, lists at a $91 median, while front, RH, outer assembly, dual clutch commands $203, a 123% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 48% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 26% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 30% below the Mercedes E Class ($215) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
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What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
03wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
04wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
05wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
06wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
07wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
08wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
09wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
10wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
11wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
12wide ±151%
ABS Module
$189median
$45$617
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$287
K5$150
$137 diff12,355 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaK5
Class$202
K5$150
$52 diff10,909 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$215
K5$150
$65 diff10,029 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsKiaK5
Cherokee$96
K5$150
$54 diff9,717 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsKiaK5
Fe$126
K5$150
$24 diff9,230 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsKiaK5
Cherokee$150
K5$150
$0 diff9,050 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±268%
BMW X3
$206median
$40$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$823
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$32$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$50$468
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Tahoe
$139median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Kiawide ±198%
Kia Forte
$110median
$25$460
Kiawide ±215%
Kia Optima
$100median
$19$450
Kiawide ±236%
Kia Sorento
$126median
$29$623
Kiawide ±216%
Kia Soul
$106median
$25$482
Common questions
Kia K5 axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $150 across 1,564 priced listings from 403 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $156. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 axle shaft replacement typically runs $245–$525 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft 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.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 axle shaft fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.