Used 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Kia Optima AC Condenser prices

Year-specific used AC condenser pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 12, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser

A used 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser costs between $41 and $420, with a median of $97 from 145 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asA/C Condenser
Price summary

A used 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser costs $41 to $420, with a median asking price of $97. Based on 145 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2018 (8 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$85

2016 Kia Optima AC condenser price snapshot

USD
Low
$41
Average
$119
High
$420
192 listings observed · 145 priced listings used · last updated Sep 12, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$41–$318105 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$42040 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $41–$420 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$97
2016 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$285–$695
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)40 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$93$41 – $420
2.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)40 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$93$41 – $420
2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)35 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$100$55 – $420
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)30 listingsInterchange 2011–2016$100$45 – $335

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 192 observed listings, including 145 with posted prices. Its $97 median is 12% below the Kia Optima guide's $110 median.

Among the 7 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 8 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.

Compare model years

What does a Kia Optima AC condenser cost in other years?

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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?

01wide ±132%

AC Compressor

$120median
$25$341
02wide ±172%

ABS Module

$120median
$40$453
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$116median
$30$445
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$91median
$30$425
05wide ±202%

Axle Shaft

$105median
$25$450
06wide ±193%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$405
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
08wide ±100%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
$85$765
09wide ±97%

Front Bumper

$265median
$88$600
10wide ±121%

Rear Bumper

$240median
$70$650
11wide ±277%

Car Radio

$128median
$25$735
12wide ±210%

Center Console

$101median
$25$450
13wide ±187%

Control Arm

$75median
$20$301
14

Differential

Price data updating

15wide ±137%

Door Assembly

$261median
$74$791
16

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

17wide ±93%

Engine

$3,000median
$450$6,017
18wide ±275%

Engine Computer

$103median
$25$591
19wide ±226%

Exhaust Manifold

$401median
$90$1,899
20wide ±122%

Fender

$150median
$50$415
21wide ±166%

Fog Light

$110median
$20$386
22wide ±132%

Front Seat

$153median
$45$450
23wide ±160%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$30$350
24wide ±135%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$40$445
25wide ±230%

Grille

$143median
$30$689
26wide ±173%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,670
27wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
28wide ±115%

Hood

$300median
$100$788
29wide ±213%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
30spread ±21%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
31wide ±129%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
32wide ±194%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
33wide ±228%

Side Mirror

$136median
$30$650
34wide ±135%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
35wide ±64%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
36wide ±211%

Radiator

$110median
$35$500
37wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
38wide ±203%

Starter

$72median
$15$307
39wide ±193%

Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
40wide ±157%

Steering Rack

$150median
$40$510
41wide ±91%

Steering Wheel

$136median
$35$282
42wide ±201%

Strut

$75median
$20$321
43wide ±275%

Sunroof

$156median
$41$900
44wide ±151%

Tail Light

$124median
$26$400
45wide ±135%

Tailgate

$300median
$90$900
46wide ±115%

Throttle Body

$73median
$25$193
47wide ±114%

Torque Converter

$132median
$50$350
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±280%

Transmission

$431median
$75$2,486
50wide ±190%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$32$450
51wide ±111%

Turbocharger

$471median
$192$1,236
52wide ±153%

Water Pump

$75median
$20$250
53wide ±242%

Wheels

$119median
$25$600
54wide ±167%

Window Regulator

$112median
$30$405

Common questions

2016 Kia Optima AC condenser FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser?

Based on 145 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser lists between $41 and $420, with a median asking price of $97.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser?

Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser replacement typically runs $285–$695 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this year lists at $97, 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.

Will a 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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 a/c condenser?

A a/c condenser is another name for a AC condenser. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Optima AC condenser — median $97, from 145 listings.

2016 Kia Optima AC Condenser Cost — Used From $41 to $420