2016 Kia Optima engine — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,800
- Average
- $2,879
- High
- $3,800
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2016 Kia Optima Engine — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) prices
Trim-specific pricing for the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the 2016 Kia Optima engine, built from 21 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Last updatedSep 16, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used 2016 Kia Optima engine (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) costs $1,800 to $3,800, with a median asking price of $2,750. Based on 21 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,850
Grade B (good)$2,700
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$2,400–$3,1516 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,053–$3,0937 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,800–$3,8008 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $2,400–$3,151 | 6 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,053–$3,093 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,800–$3,800 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,850
Grade B$2,700
Ungraded$3,800
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,800–$3,800 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) compare?
This pricing covers the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the 2016 Kia Optima engine, based on 21 priced listings. Its $2,750 median is 10% below the 2016 Kia Optima engine overall median of $3,050.
There are 4 other engine variants available for the 2016 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same trim, other years
2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) in other model years
Same year, other trims
What other 2016 Kia Optima engine variants are available?
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2016 Kia Optima engine — all trims
Common questions
2016 Kia Optima engine (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima engine (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit))?
Based on 21 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima engine in the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant lists between $1,800 and $3,800, with a median asking price of $2,750.
Which years use the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) engine?
The 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability may differ by year.