Kia Optima front seat price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $173
- High
- $450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima front seat?
Asking prices from 444 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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 22, 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.
Part overview
About the Kia Optima front seat
What the front seat does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used front seat price guide →
Also known asBucket SeatDriver SeatPassenger Seat
Price summary
A used Kia Optima front seat costs $45 to $450, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 2,823 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$155
Grade B (good)$186
Grade C (fair)$100
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$4502,294 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$450395 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$1269 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$250125 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$450 | 2,294 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$450 | 395 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$126 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 125 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$155
Grade B$186
Grade C$100
Ungraded$127
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima front seat is listed
We found priced Kia Optima front seat listings at 444 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 380 listings (13% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $120, while Michigan yards ask $239, 99% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 380 | 39 | $175+14% |
| Arizona | 334 | 14 | $120-22% |
| Illinois | 283 | 30 | $157+3% |
| Florida | 239 | 41 | $125-18% |
| Michigan | 205 | 35 | $239+56% |
| Indiana | 193 | 24 | $145-5% |
| Texas | 153 | 30 | $150-2% |
| Georgia | 142 | 20 | $140-8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima front seat replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$380
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for front seat replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), leather, electric, 10 way power, RH47 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$228$118 – $332
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), leather, electric, 12 way power, LH46 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$237$125 – $376
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), leather, electric, 12 way power, RH39 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$206$125 – $341
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), leather, electric, LH38 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$206$100 – $445
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), leather, manual, (RH)37 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$200$100 – $445
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), leather, electric, 10 way power, LH35 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$226$50 – $381
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), leather, electric, RH
4 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$150$100 – $191Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima front seat cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima front seat cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima front seat are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $155.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), cloth, manual, RH, lists at a $143 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), leather, electric, 12 way power, LH commands $237, a 66% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $127, while 2020 tops the table at $197. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 39% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($250), 38% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($247), and 23% below the Ram 1500 ($200) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used front seat: what to check
- Bench test power track motors: Connect bench power to verify track motors, tilt mechanisms, lumbar supports, and memory functions move smoothly without binding.
- Inspect side airbag deployment seams: Check outer seat bolsters for torn stitching or repaired seam covers that indicate past side airbag deployment.
- Confirm weight sensor pad wiring: Verify that passenger seat weight sensor modules and seatbelt buckle switches match your vehicle's airbag setup.
- Check foam bolster and frame condition: Press firmly into outer cushion bolsters to confirm internal wire springs are intact and foam padding has not collapsed.
- Match heating and ventilation wiring: Verify under-seat heating control modules and ventilation fan plugs match your original seat option harness.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
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$124median
$26$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±242%
Wheels
$119median
$25$600
04wide ±217%
Grille
$140median
$30$638
05wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±280%
Transmission
$431median
$75$2,486
08wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
09wide ±211%
Radiator
$110median
$35$500
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AC Condenser
$110median
$40$420
11wide ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±148%
AC Compressor
$125median
$40$410
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima front seat prices
Front Seatcompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$298
Optima$153
$145 diff15,764 listings
Front SeatcompareRam2500vsKiaOptima
2500$180
Optima$153
$27 diff12,804 listings
Front SeatcompareFordF250vsKiaOptima
F250$264
Optima$153
$111 diff12,215 listings
Front SeatcompareNissanTitanvsKiaOptima
Titan$241
Optima$153
$88 diff10,762 listings
Front SeatcompareJeepCompassvsKiaOptima
Compass$150
Optima$153
$3 diff10,510 listings
Front SeatcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$307
Optima$153
$154 diff9,958 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±103%
Acura ILX
$175median
$81$440
Acurawide ±134%
Acura Integra
$265median
$90$800
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$241median
$75$694
Acurawide ±102%
Acura RDX
$225median
$90$547
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$206median
$56$850
Kiawide ±133%
Kia Forte
$161median
$50$478
Kiawide ±105%
Kia K5
$222median
$85$550
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Seltos
$215median
$85$547
Kiawide ±127%
Kia Sorento
$191median
$60$545
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Soul
$166median
$53$530
Kiawide ±151%
Kia Sportage
$200median
$61$664
Kiawide ±125%
Kia Telluride
$221median
$89$640
Common questions
Kia Optima front seat FAQ
How much is a used front seat for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $153 across 2,823 priced listings from 444 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $155. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $127.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima front seat?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima front seat replacement typically runs $205–$380 all-in: the median used front seat for this model lists at $153, and independent-shop labor for front seat replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima front seat years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima front seat fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.