Used 2017 Kia Optima engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Kia Optima Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2017 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026

Part overview

About the 2017 Kia Optima engine

A used 2017 Kia Optima engine costs between $487 and $5,192, with a median of $3,115 from 275 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2017 Kia Optima engine costs $487 to $5,192, with a median asking price of $3,115. Based on 275 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2020 (6 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$3,028
Grade B (good)$2,700

2017 Kia Optima engine price snapshot

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Low
$487
Average
$2,955
High
$5,192
450 listings observed · 275 priced listings used · last updated Sep 22, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$487–$4,350179 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,053–$3,60324 listings
Grade XUngraded$650–$5,19272 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $487–$5,192 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2017 Kia Optima engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$3,115
2017 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$4,065–$6,115
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)47 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$4,100$2,399 – $5,192
1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)44 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$3,115$2,108 – $4,100
2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline41 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$3,350$500 – $4,440
2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), gasoline41 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$3,350$500 – $4,440
2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline41 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$3,350$500 – $4,440
2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)22 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$2,850$1,800 – $3,800
2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), electric13 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$600$487 – $1,348
2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), electric13 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$600$487 – $1,348
2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), electric13 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$600$487 – $1,348

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Kia Optima compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 450 observed listings, including 275 with posted prices. Its $3,115 median is 4% above the Kia Optima guide's $3,000 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 6 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2017 Kia Optima engine FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Kia Optima engine?

Based on 275 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Optima engine lists between $487 and $5,192, with a median asking price of $3,115.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Kia Optima engine?

Using a used part, a 2017 Kia Optima engine replacement typically runs $4,065–$6,115 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $3,115, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2017 Kia Optima engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Optima engine also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2017 Kia Optima motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Kia Optima engine — median $3,115, from 275 listings.

2017 Kia Optima Engine Cost — Used From $487 to $5,192