Kia Optima engine — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,595
- Average
- $3,072
- High
- $5,655
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Engine — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima engine, aggregated from 129 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima engine (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $1,595 to $5,655, with a median asking price of $3,054. Based on 129 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,200
Grade B (good)$3,212
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$2,053–$4,06072 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,500–$3,85527 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,595–$5,65530 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $2,053–$4,060 | 72 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,500–$3,855 | 27 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,595–$5,655 | 30 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,200
Grade B$3,212
Ungraded$3,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,595–$5,655 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima engine, based on 129 priced listings across 3 model years (2018, 2019, 2020). Its $3,054 median is 22% above the Kia Optima engine overall median of $2,500.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima engine variants
2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$3,609$300 – $5,1922.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), electric
3 yrs$365$150 – $3,0002.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline
3 yrs$3,375$500 – $6,0172.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), electric
3 yrs$365$150 – $3,0002.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), gasoline
3 yrs$3,375$500 – $6,0172.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), electric
3 yrs$365$150 – $3,0002.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline
3 yrs$3,375$500 – $6,0172.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)
3 yrs$2,725$1,700 – $4,775Hatchback, (2.0L), (VIN 4, 5th digit, M20AFKS engine)
1 yr$863$300 – $1,400Common questions
Kia Optima engine (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima engine (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo))?
Based on 129 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Kia Optima engine in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $1,595 and $5,655, with a median asking price of $3,054.
Which Kia Optima years use the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) engine?
The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $3,200, Grade B has a median of $3,212. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.