Kia K5 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $153
- High
- $270
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 control arm?
Asking prices from 117 salvage yards in 30 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Kia K5 control arm costs $75 to $270, with a median asking price of $170. Based on 485 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$176
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$270296 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$255184 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$755 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$270 | 296 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$255 | 184 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$146
Grade B$176
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$270 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 control arm is listed
We found priced Kia K5 control arm listings at 117 salvage yards across 30 states. California supplies the most, with 216 listings (11% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $210, 180% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 216 | 13 | $75-56% |
| Georgia | 167 | 5 | $156-8% |
| Ohio | 155 | 5 | $138-19% |
| Michigan | 153 | 6 | $210+24% |
| Wisconsin | 144 | 9 | $95-44% |
| Missouri | 137 | 4 | $146-14% |
| Illinois | 133 | 7 | $170 |
| Indiana | 130 | 4 | $80-53% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $170 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $170
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$620
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 control arm cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $153 median, while RH commands $176, a 15% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $168, while 2021 tops the table at $170. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 12% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 6% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 70% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsKiaK5
4Runner$193
K5$170
$23 diff8,031 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$180
K5$170
$10 diff7,195 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$100
K5$170
$70 diff7,072 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsKiaK5
Mustang$75
K5$170
$95 diff7,040 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsKiaK5
Charger$75
K5$170
$95 diff6,357 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaK5
Class$120
K5$170
$50 diff6,274 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Forte
$100median
$35$327
Kiawide ±187%
Kia Optima
$75median
$20$301
Kiawide ±131%
Kia Seltos
$109median
$35$321
Kiawide ±103%
Kia Sorento
$145median
$37$337
Kiawide ±241%
Kia Soul
$80median
$35$420
Kiawide ±145%
Kia Sportage
$110median
$35$354
Kiawide ±115%
Kia Telluride
$165median
$40$420
Common questions
Kia K5 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $170 across 485 priced listings from 117 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $146. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $168.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 control arm?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 control arm replacement typically runs $265–$620 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $170, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 control arm fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.