Kia Optima front seat price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $188
- High
- $1,400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima front seat ?
How much does a used Kia Optima front seat cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima front seat costs $30 to $1,400, with a median asking price of $176. Based on 1,578 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$176
Grade B (good)$198
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$1,4001,207 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$450319 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1266 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25046 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$1,400 | 1,207 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$450 | 319 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$126 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$176
Grade B$198
Grade C$125
Ungraded$130
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$1,400 overall range
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, LH47 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$237$125 – $1,400
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?
A used Kia Optima front seat costs between $30 and $1,400, with a median asking price of $176. That figure comes from 1,578 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 41% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $176.
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: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2020 tops the table at $197. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 29% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($247), 29% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($247), and 20% below the Ram 1500 ($221) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used front seat: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
12wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
17wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
18wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
19wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
20wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
21wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
22wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
23wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
24wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
25wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
28wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
29wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
30spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
31wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
32wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
33wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
34wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
35wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
36wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
37wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
38wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
39wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
40wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
41wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
42wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
43wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
44wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
45wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
46wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
47wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
48wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
49wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
50wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
51wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
52wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
53wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
54wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima front seat prices
Front Seatcompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$269
Optima$176
$93 diff7,506 listings
Front SeatcompareNissanSentravsKiaOptima
Sentra$151
Optima$176
$25 diff5,858 listings
Front SeatcompareFordFusionvsKiaOptima
Fusion$121
Optima$176
$55 diff4,959 listings
Front SeatcompareJeepCompassvsKiaOptima
Compass$146
Optima$176
$30 diff4,267 listings
Front SeatcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaOptima
Camry$145
Optima$176
$31 diff4,133 listings
Front SeatcompareChevyMalibuvsKiaOptima
Malibu$175
Optima$176
$1 diff4,047 listings
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Acura MDX
$267median
$20$1,303
Acurawide ±164%
Acura RDX
$215median
$65$770
BMWspread ±53%
BMW X3
$392median
$197$612
BMWwide ±176%
BMW X5
$270median
$105$1,054
Chevywide ±438%
Chevy Colorado
$215median
$40$1,925
Chevywide ±7194%
Chevy Equinox
$226median
$50$32,565
Kiawide ±280%
Kia Forte
$167median
$45$980
Kiawide ±119%
Kia Seltos
$208median
$50$547
Kiawide ±377%
Kia Sorento
$184median
$30$1,416
Kiawide ±156%
Kia Soul
$224median
$70$770
Kiawide ±352%
Kia Sportage
$230median
$40$1,659
Kiawide ±129%
Kia Telluride
$226median
$89$670
Common questions
Kia Optima front seat FAQ
How much is a used front seat for a Kia Optima?
Based on 1,578 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima front seat lists between $30 and $1,400, with a median asking price of $176.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima front seat?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 14 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima front seat years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima front seat listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 7 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Optima bucket seat?
A bucket seat is another name for a front seat. The Kia Optima front seat prices on this page apply — median $176, from 1,578 salvage yard listings.