Kia K5 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $281
- High
- $544
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 drive shaft?
Asking prices from 161 salvage yards in 30 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Kia K5 drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Kia K5 drive shaft costs $125 to $544, with a median asking price of $277. Based on 173 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$257
Grade B (good)$304
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$544106 listings
Grade BStandard used$167–$37867 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$544 | 106 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $167–$378 | 67 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$257
Grade B$304
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $125–$544 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 drive shaft is listed
We found priced Kia K5 drive shaft listings at 161 salvage yards across 30 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 59 listings (10% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $145, while Wisconsin yards ask $292, 101% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 59 | 14 | $278 |
| Wisconsin | 52 | 12 | $292+5% |
| Illinois | 49 | 12 | $262-5% |
| Ohio | 42 | 12 | $187-32% |
| New York | 35 | 9 | $145-48% |
| Indiana | 30 | 9 | $223-19% |
| North Carolina | 28 | 7 | $171-38% |
| Florida | 28 | 6 | $171-38% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $277 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $277
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $370–$725
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 drive shaft 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.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $275, while 2021 tops the table at $277. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 46% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 21% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 14% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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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 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsKiaK5
1500$190
K5$277
$87 diff19,936 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaK5
1500$228
K5$277
$49 diff19,150 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$243
K5$277
$34 diff15,705 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$240
K5$277
$37 diff14,099 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsKiaK5
F250$285
K5$277
$8 diff9,936 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsKiaK5
3500$431
K5$277
$154 diff7,471 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Kiawide ±110%
Kia Seltos
$186median
$60$470
Kiawide ±121%
Kia Sorento
$230median
$60$618
Kiawide ±95%
Kia Sportage
$175median
$65$399
Kiawide ±100%
Kia Telluride
$229median
$90$550
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Common questions
Kia K5 drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $277 across 173 priced listings from 161 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $257. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $275.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 drive shaft replacement typically runs $370–$725 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $277, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 drive shaft fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.