2016 Kia Optima axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $33
- Average
- $147
- High
- $340
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Kia Optima Axle Shaft prices
Year-specific used axle shaft pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary
A used 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft costs $33 to $340, with a median asking price of $140. Based on 489 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2026 (7 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$160
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$33–$340343 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$325143 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$75–$903 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $33–$340 | 343 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$325 | 143 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$90 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$160
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $33–$340 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $140
- 2016 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $235–$515
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 536 observed listings, including 489 with posted prices. Its $140 median is 39% above the Kia Optima guide's $101 median.
Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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What does a Kia Optima axle shaft cost in other years?
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Common questions
2016 Kia Optima axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft?
Based on 489 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft lists between $33 and $340, with a median asking price of $140.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft?
Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft replacement typically runs $235–$515 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this year lists at $140, 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.
Will a 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft also appear under model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2016 Kia Optima cv axle?
A cv axle is another name for a axle shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Optima axle shaft — median $140, from 489 listings.