Kia Optima axle shaft — (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $109
- High
- $318
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Axle Shaft — (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH prices
Pricing for the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH variant of the Kia Optima axle shaft, aggregated from 94 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH) costs $30 to $318, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 94 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$175
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$31877 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$20315 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$30–$602 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$318 | 77 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$203 | 15 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$60 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$175
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$318 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH priced differently?
This pricing covers the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH variant of the Kia Optima axle shaft, based on 94 priced listings across 2 model years (2019, 2020). Its $126 median is 25% above the Kia Optima axle shaft overall median of $101.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima axle shaft variants
Front, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), jackshaft, (RH)
1 yr$75$35 – $151Front, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH
1 yr$86$25 – $271Front, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, RH
1 yr$110$35 – $271Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), Korea built, LH
1 yr$75$33 – $219Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), Korea built, RH
1 yr$85$33 – $210Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), US built, LH
1 yr$75$30 – $216Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), US built, RH
1 yr$65$19 – $216Front, 2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), LH
1 yr$75$40 – $216Front, 2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), RH
1 yr$75$50 – $216Common questions
Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH)?
Based on 94 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima axle shaft in the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH variant lists between $30 and $318, with a median asking price of $126.
Which Kia Optima years use the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH axle shaft?
The (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, outer assembly, RH condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $116, Grade B has a median of $175. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.