Kia Optima control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $97
- High
- $301
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima control arm?
Asking prices from 60 salvage yards in 4 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia Optima 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 Optima control arm costs $20 to $301, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 1,286 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Sep 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$301876 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$175137 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$6017 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$150256 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$301 | 876 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$175 | 137 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$60 | 17 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$150 | 256 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$75
Grade C$50
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$301 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima control arm is listed
We found priced Kia Optima control arm listings at 60 salvage yards across 4 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 562 listings (44% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $50, while California yards ask $100, 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 562 | 11 | $50-33% |
| Florida | 353 | 26 | $65-13% |
| California | 211 | 19 | $100+33% |
| Indiana | 162 | 4 | $75 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$525
- 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
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, EX (Canada market), LH28 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$65$40 – $249
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, EX (Canada market), RH26 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$72$40 – $249
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, LX Special Edition, RH22 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$75$45 – $301
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, LX Special Edition, LH18 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$75$50 – $175
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima control arm cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima control arm 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 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, LH, lists at a $65 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, LX Special Edition, RH commands $75, a 15% 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 $50, while 2016 tops the table at $100. 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 61% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 58% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 25% below 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 Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±151%
Tail Light
$124median
$26$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±242%
Wheels
$119median
$25$600
04wide ±217%
Grille
$140median
$30$638
05wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±280%
Transmission
$431median
$75$2,486
08wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
09wide ±211%
Radiator
$110median
$35$500
10wide ±173%
AC Condenser
$110median
$40$420
11wide ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±148%
AC Compressor
$125median
$40$410
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima control arm prices
Control Armcompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaOptima
Class$180
Optima$75
$105 diff7,996 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$100
Optima$75
$25 diff7,873 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$75
Optima$75
$0 diff7,841 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$75
Optima$75
$0 diff7,158 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$120
Optima$75
$45 diff7,075 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsKiaOptima
Camaro$125
Optima$75
$50 diff6,767 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
Kiaspread ±57%
Kia K5
$170median
$75$270
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 Optima control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $75 across 1,286 priced listings from 60 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima control arm?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima control arm replacement typically runs $170–$525 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $75, 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 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 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima control arm fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.