Kia Optima ac condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $139
- High
- $723
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima ac condenser ?
How much does a used Kia Optima ac condenser cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima ac condenser costs $25 to $723, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 1,385 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$140
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$723998 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$395167 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25–$465220 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$723 | 998 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$395 | 167 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$465 | 220 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$110
Grade B$140
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$723 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima ac condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $300–$710
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ac condenser replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima ac condenser cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima ac condenser cost?
Expect to pay $25–$723 for a used Kia Optima ac condenser; the median listing asks $110. That figure comes from 1,385 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, lists at a $98 median, while Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L) commands $155, a 58% 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 2020 tops the table at $144. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 35% below the Ford Escape ($170), 23% below the Hyundai Sonata ($143), and 26% below the Hyundai Elantra ($148) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ac condenser: what to check
- Inspect fins for road-debris damage across the lower third, the usual impact zone.
- Confirm the refrigerant type and fitting style match your system.
- Bent inlet lines are common in removal; check photos closely.
- Replace the receiver-drier at the same time. It's cheap and protects the system.
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
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
Price data updating
14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
17wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
18wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
19wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
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
Price data updating
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 ac condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
HyundaiSonatavsKiaOptima
Sonata$143
Optima$110
$33 diff2,891 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsHyundaiElantra
Optima$110
Elantra$148
$38 diff2,754 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsChevyColorado
Optima$110
Colorado$159
$49 diff2,674 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsFordMustang
Optima$110
Mustang$116
$6 diff2,620 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsToyotaCamry
Optima$110
Camry$137
$27 diff2,518 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsKiaSorento
Optima$110
Sorento$162
$52 diff2,500 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±220%
Acura MDX
$150median
$65$724
Acurawide ±439%
Acura RDX
$128median
$50$1,173
BMWwide ±1031%
BMW X3
$150median
$45$3,137
BMWwide ±415%
BMW X5
$213median
$20$1,787
Chevywide ±392%
Chevy Colorado
$159median
$40$1,287
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$160median
$40$595
Kiawide ±137%
Kia Forte
$150median
$40$450
Kiawide ±137%
Kia Seltos
$153median
$50$470
Kiawide ±255%
Kia Sorento
$162median
$35$861
Kiawide ±391%
Kia Soul
$142median
$25$1,135
Kiawide ±432%
Kia Sportage
$180median
$40$1,594
Kiawide ±429%
Kia Telluride
$170median
$40$1,499
Common questions
Kia Optima ac condenser FAQ
How much is a used ac condenser for a Kia Optima?
Based on 1,385 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima ac condenser lists between $25 and $723, with a median asking price of $110.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima ac condenser?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima ac condenser replacement typically runs $300–$710 all-in: the median used ac condenser for this model lists at $110, and independent-shop labor for ac condenser replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima ac condenser?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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 2026, 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 ac condenser years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima ac condenser listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 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 a/c condenser?
A a/c condenser is another name for a ac condenser. The Kia Optima ac condenser prices on this page apply — median $110, from 1,385 salvage yard listings.