Used Kia Optima center console from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Kia Optima center console?

Asking prices from 451 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026
Strong coverage2,496 priced of 2,869 observed8 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Kia Optima center console

What the center console does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used center console price guide →

Also known asFront Console
Price summary

A used Kia Optima center console costs $25 to $450, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 2,496 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$115
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$101

Kia Optima center console price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$132
High
$450
2,869 listings observed · 2,496 priced11d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$4452,017 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$450365 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1018 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$150106 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$450 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Kia Optima center console is listed

We found priced Kia Optima center console listings at 451 salvage yards across 43 states. California supplies the most, with 583 listings (16% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $76, while Michigan yards ask $195, 157% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California58330$86-15%
Illinois53825$100-1%
Texas53051$107+6%
Arizona2649$76-25%
Indiana22316$180+78%
Florida18235$99-2%
Michigan16924$195+93%
Georgia14023$99-2%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Kia Optima center console replacement cost?

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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 center console 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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), floor, w/o rear vent; leather armrest50 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$125$75 – $255
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), roof, sunroof49 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$178$40 – $259
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), roof, w/o sunroof49 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$99$56 – $232
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), floor, w/o rear vent; vinyl armrest49 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$102$65 – $245
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), roof, sunroof49 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$178$40 – $259
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), roof, w/o sunroof49 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$99$56 – $232
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), floor48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$157$60 – $325

Model-year comparison

What does a Kia Optima center console cost by year?

$77$99$121$143$165201520162017201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Kia Optima center console cost?

Asking prices for a used Kia Optima center console 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 14% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $115.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), roof, w/o sunroof, lists at a $99 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), roof, sunroof commands $178, a 80% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $86, while 2020 tops the table at $157. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 58% below the Ford F250 ($239), 48% below the Toyota 4Runner ($196), and 32% below the Ford Edge ($148) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used center console: what to check

  1. Verify shifter gate and parking brake style: Mechanical handbrake cutouts differ completely from electronic parking brake switch panels and floor-shifter surrounds.
  2. Inspect armrest lid hinge and latch springs: Check that the storage lid remains open independently and latches shut firmly without broken plastic catches.
  3. Confirm rear duct and accessory socket inclusion: Verify that internal rear passenger air channels, auxiliary USB ports, and lighter sockets remain intact under the trim.
  4. Check floor tunnel mounting eyelets: Cracked bolt tabs or broken snap clips along the lower base cause annoying console wobble and dash rattles.
  5. Match interior color and grain finish codes: Compare factory interior trim codes carefully, as sun exposure creates color mismatches between donor and recipient cabins.

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How much is a used center console for a Kia Optima?

The median asking price is $101 across 2,496 priced listings from 451 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $115. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.

How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima center console?

Using a used part, a Kia Optima center console replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used center console for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for center console 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 Optima model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Kia Optima center console years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima center console fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Kia Optima Center Console Cost — From $25 to $450