Kia Optima engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $128
- High
- $591
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima engine computer?
Asking prices from 749 salvage yards in 46 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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Kia Optima engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Kia Optima engine computer costs $25 to $591, with a median asking price of $103. Based on 2,567 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$112
Grade B (good)$118
Grade C (fair)$68
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$5001,916 listings
Grade BStandard used$48–$432345 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1256 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$591300 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$500 | 1,916 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $48–$432 | 345 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$125 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$591 | 300 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$112
Grade B$118
Grade C$68
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$591 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima engine computer is listed
We found priced Kia Optima engine computer listings at 749 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 411 listings (11% of the total) from 73 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $80, while Michigan yards ask $196, 145% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 411 | 73 | $80-22% |
| Florida | 331 | 46 | $100-3% |
| Texas | 293 | 61 | $103 |
| Georgia | 264 | 30 | $100-3% |
| Indiana | 234 | 25 | $94-9% |
| North Carolina | 221 | 36 | $166+61% |
| Michigan | 215 | 43 | $196+90% |
| Illinois | 201 | 33 | $140+36% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $103 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $103
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$555
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, ID 391612GJS050 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$149$42 – $500
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, SULEV, ID 391712GJL048 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$125$42 – $414
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, ULEV, ID 391712GJK648 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$182$45 – $591
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, ULEV, ID 391992G02848 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$182$45 – $591
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, keyless ignition (Smart Key), ID 391282BJP247 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$159$42 – $432
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, SULEV, ID 391712GJL547 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$99$42 – $232
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, ULEV, ID 391712GJK044 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$99$42 – $282
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, SULEV, ID 391712GJL143 listings$146$42 – $375
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, ULEV, ID 391712GJK543 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$99$42 – $249
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, ULEV, ID 391712GJK141 listings$109$40 – $244
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, keyless ignition (Smart Key), ID 391282BJP630 listings$195$95 – $300
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, SULEV, ID 391712GJL625 listings$130$75 – $286
Electronic Control Module, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), Hybrid, ID 391612EKH17 listings$117$42 – $171
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L, conventional ignition5 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$156$126 – $164
Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, ID 391612GJS1
3 listings$271$231 – $350Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima engine computer 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 65% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $112.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, SULEV, ID 391712GJL5, lists at a $99 median, while Electronic Control Module, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, ID 391612GJS1 commands $271, a 174% 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 $82, while 2019 tops the table at $147. Parts from 2013–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 8% below the Honda Accord ($112), 7% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 18% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsKiaOptima
Accord$112
Optima$103
$9 diff10,772 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$111
Optima$103
$8 diff10,607 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$126
Optima$103
$23 diff10,163 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsKiaOptima
F250$250
Optima$103
$147 diff6,732 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsKiaOptima
Sportage$159
Optima$103
$56 diff6,521 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSorentovsKiaOptima
Sorento$161
Optima$103
$58 diff6,403 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Forte
$138median
$38$440
Kiawide ±175%
Kia K5
$181median
$40$675
Kiawide ±109%
Kia Seltos
$186median
$55$460
Kiawide ±181%
Kia Sorento
$161median
$35$618
Kiawide ±197%
Kia Soul
$136median
$35$571
Kiawide ±214%
Kia Sportage
$159median
$30$709
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Telluride
$184median
$49$580
Common questions
Kia Optima engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $103 across 2,567 priced listings from 749 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $112. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $82.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima engine computer?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima engine computer replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $103, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.