Kia Optima control arm — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $102
- High
- $249
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Control Arm — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH prices
Pricing for the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant of the Kia Optima control arm, aggregated from 51 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima control arm (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH) costs $40 to $249, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 51 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$139
Grade B (good)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$24930 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$1646 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$10015 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$249 | 30 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$164 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$100 | 15 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$139
Grade B$60
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$249 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH priced differently?
This pricing covers the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant of the Kia Optima control arm, based on 51 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $61 median is 15% below the Kia Optima control arm overall median of $72.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima control arm variants
2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), LH
1 yr$50$45 – $2602.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), RH
1 yr$50$45 – $2412.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), 16" wheels, RH
1 yr$65$20 – $2412.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), 17" wheels, LH
1 yr$50$45 – $2602.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), 17" wheels, RH
1 yr$50$45 – $2412.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), 18" wheels, LH
1 yr$65$45 – $2602.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), 18" wheels, RH
1 yr$50$47 – $2412.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), LH
1 yr$65$45 – $2602.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), RH
1 yr$65$20 – $241Common questions
Kia Optima control arm (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima control arm (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH)?
Based on 51 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima control arm in the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant lists between $40 and $249, with a median asking price of $61.
Which Kia Optima years use the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH control arm?
The Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $139, Grade B has a median of $60. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.