Kia Optima axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $19
- Average
- $125
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima axle shaft ?
How much does a used Kia Optima axle shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima axle shaft costs $19 to $400, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 2,171 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$105
Grade B (good)$115
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3851,680 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$325361 listings
Grade CVisible wear$47–$808 listings
Grade XUngraded$19–$400122 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$385 | 1,680 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$325 | 361 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $47–$80 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $19–$400 | 122 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$105
Grade B$115
Grade C$50
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $19–$400 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- 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
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, LH46 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$66$40 – $320
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH46 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$56$40 – $318
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, outer assembly, RH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$96$43 – $301
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, outer assembly, LH39 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$101$41 – $295
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, jackshaft, (RH)33 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$75$50 – $270
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, jackshaft, (RH)32 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$137$35 – $288
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima axle shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima axle shaft cost?
A used Kia Optima axle shaft costs between $19 and $400, with a median asking price of $101. That figure comes from 2,171 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 110% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $105.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH, lists at a $56 median, while (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, jackshaft, (RH) commands $137, a 145% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2016 tops the table at $140. Parts from 2011–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 53% below the Mercedes E Class ($216), 6% above the Jeep Cherokee ($95), and 53% below the Mercedes C 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 Optima parts are priced?
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Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
12wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
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Transfer Case
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14wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
15wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
16wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
17wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
18wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
19wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
20wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
21wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
22wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
23wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
24wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
25
Differential
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26wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
27wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
28wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
29spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
42wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
43wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
44wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
45wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
46wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
47wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
48wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
49wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
50wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
52wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
53wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$216
Optima$101
$115 diff9,774 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$215
Optima$101
$114 diff9,402 listings
Axle ShaftcompareKiaSorentovsKiaOptima
Sorento$137
Optima$101
$36 diff7,494 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$120
Optima$101
$19 diff7,275 listings
Axle ShaftcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$200
Optima$101
$99 diff6,585 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$125
Optima$101
$24 diff6,422 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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$165median
$39$608
Acurawide ±72%
Acura RDX
$149median
$65$279
BMWwide ±215508%
BMW X3
$232median
$40$999,999
BMWwide ±291%
BMW X5
$277median
$30$1,644
Chevywide ±8661%
Chevy Colorado
$146median
$30$25,320
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$32$493
Kiawide ±196%
Kia Forte
$111median
$25$460
Kiawide ±219%
Kia Sorento
$137median
$24$623
Kiawide ±149%
Kia Soul
$106median
$25$340
Kiawide ±162%
Kia Sportage
$125median
$40$445
Kiawide ±130%
Kia Telluride
$197median
$30$543
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Common questions
Kia Optima axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Kia Optima?
Based on 2,171 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima axle shaft lists between $19 and $400, with a median asking price of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima axle shaft replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $101, 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.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima axle shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 10 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima axle shaft listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 16 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Optima cv axle?
A cv axle is another name for a axle shaft. The Kia Optima axle shaft prices on this page apply — median $101, from 2,171 salvage yard listings.