2025 Kia Optima engine price snapshot
- Low
- $175
- Average
- $2,479
- High
- $5,362
Year-specific price guide
Used 2025 Kia Optima Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2025 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Aug 23, 2026A used 2025 Kia Optima engine costs between $175 and $5,362, with a median of $3,033 from 123 salvage yard listings.
Price summary
A used 2025 Kia Optima engine costs $175 to $5,362, with a median asking price of $3,033. Based on 123 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Aug 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$458
Grade B (good)$3,263
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$175–$5,36258 listings
Grade BStandard used$276–$4,94053 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$295–$4,50012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $175–$5,362 | 58 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $276–$4,940 | 53 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $295–$4,500 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$458
Grade B$3,263
Ungraded$2,875
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $175–$5,362 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2025 Kia Optima engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $3,033
- 2025 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,985–$6,035
- 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
gasoline, (2.5L), VIN R (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, 4 cylinder, hybrid)39 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$3,737$500 – $5,362
gasoline, (2.5L), VIN S (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, 4 cylinder, hybrid)39 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$3,737$500 – $5,362
Year-specific context
How does the 2025 Kia Optima compare?
The 2025 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 123 with posted prices. Its $3,033 median is 21% above the Kia Optima guide's $2,500 median.
Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2025 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 7 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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What does a Kia Optima engine cost in other years?
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Common questions
2025 Kia Optima engine FAQ
How much is a used 2025 Kia Optima engine?
Based on 123 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2025 Kia Optima engine lists between $175 and $5,362, with a median asking price of $3,033.
How much does it cost to replace a 2025 Kia Optima engine?
Using a used part, a 2025 Kia Optima engine replacement typically runs $3,985–$6,035 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $3,033, 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 2025 Kia Optima engine fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2025 Kia Optima engine also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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 2025 Kia Optima motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2025 Kia Optima engine — median $3,033, from 123 listings.