Kia Optima drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $138
- High
- $200
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima drive shaft?
Asking prices from 2 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia Optima 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 Optima drive shaft costs $75 to $200, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2020 (6 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade B (good)$200
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade BStandard used$75–$2004 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$200 | 4 |
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$650
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Kia Optima and similar models
2 listings$200$75 – $200Non-Interchange search using only Kia Optima
2 listings$200$75 – $200Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima drive shaft sit in a fairly tight band around the $200 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 5% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 12% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 18% below 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 Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±150%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±230%
Grille
$143median
$30$689
04wide ±242%
Wheels
$119median
$25$600
05wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±280%
Transmission
$431median
$75$2,486
08wide ±215%
Radiator
$108median
$35$500
09wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
10wide ±188%
AC Condenser
$112median
$35$455
11wide ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±132%
AC Compressor
$120median
$25$341
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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 ±76%
Kia K5
$277median
$125$544
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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Kia Forte
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Kia Soul
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Common questions
Kia Optima drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $200 across 4 priced listings from 2 yards.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima drive shaft replacement typically runs $295–$650 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $200, 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 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. 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.