Kia Optima drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $249
- High
- $361
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima drive shaft ?
How much does a used Kia Optima drive shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima drive shaft costs $75 to $361, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (4 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$361
Grade B (good)$200
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$199–$3618 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$2004 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $199–$361 | 8 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$200 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$361
Grade B$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$361 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$750
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Ford Ranger and similar models
4 listings$361$199 – $361Non-Interchange search using only Ford Ranger
4 listings$361$199 – $361Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima drive shaft cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Optima drive shaft is $300 at the median, with listings spanning $75 to $361. That figure comes from 12 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 81% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $361.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2020 tops the table at $361. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 21% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($248), 58% above the Ram 1500 ($190), and 23% above the Ford F150 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
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Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
12wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
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Transfer Case
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14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
17wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
18wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
19wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
20wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
21wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
22wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
23wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
24wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
25wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
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Differential
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27wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
28wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
29wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
42wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
43wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
44wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
45wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
46wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
47wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
48wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
49wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
50wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
52wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
53wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Price comparisons
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Optima$300
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Optima$300
$29 diff1,547 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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$250median
$75$788
Acurawide ±142%
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$149median
$88$512
BMWwide ±202%
BMW X3
$271median
$51$1,144
BMWwide ±188%
BMW X5
$288median
$20$1,105
Chevywide ±8802%
Chevy Colorado
$200median
$2$35,210
Chevywide ±150%
Chevy Equinox
$169median
$45$553
Kiawide ±96%
Kia Seltos
$213median
$60$470
Kiawide ±218%
Kia Sorento
$241median
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Kia Soul
$271median
$65$1,152
Kiawide ±94%
Kia Sportage
$177median
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$229median
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Common questions
Kia Optima drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Kia Optima?
Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima drive shaft lists between $75 and $361, with a median asking price of $300.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima drive shaft replacement typically runs $395–$750 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $300, 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.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima drive shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima drive shaft listings appear across model years 2015, 2018, 2019, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 4 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Optima driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The Kia Optima drive shaft prices on this page apply — median $300, from 12 salvage yard listings.