Kia Optima engine — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline price snapshot
- Low
- $500
- Average
- $3,375
- High
- $6,017

Trim-specific price guide
A used Kia Optima engine (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline) costs $500 to $6,017, with a median asking price of $3,375. Based on 135 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $500–$4,940 | 92 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,000–$3,338 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,625–$6,017 | 37 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $500–$6,017 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline variant of the Kia Optima engine, based on 135 priced listings across 3 model years (2018, 2019, 2020). Its $3,375 median is 35% 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.
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Common questions
Based on 135 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Kia Optima engine in the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline variant lists between $500 and $6,017, with a median asking price of $3,375.
The 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline variant appears in model years 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $3,120, Grade B has a median of $3,287. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.