Kia K5 headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $300
- Average
- $807
- High
- $1,520
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 359 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
Also known asHeadlamp AssemblyHeadlampHead Light
Price summary
A used Kia K5 headlight assembly costs $300 to $1,520, with a median asking price of $770. Based on 642 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 headlight assembly is listed
We found priced Kia K5 headlight assembly listings at 359 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 263 listings (11% of the total) from 45 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $595, while Kentucky yards ask $827, 39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 263 | 45 | $641-17% |
| California | 252 | 33 | $610-21% |
| Michigan | 249 | 30 | $700-9% |
| Missouri | 137 | 16 | $818+6% |
| Indiana | 126 | 9 | $595-23% |
| Illinois | 112 | 16 | $775+1% |
| North Carolina | 104 | 20 | $702-9% |
| Kentucky | 97 | 9 | $827+7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $770 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $770
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $820–$1,070
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 headlight assembly cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 headlight assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (LED), LH, lists at a $1,050 median, while (LED), RH commands $1,150, a 10% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $456, while 2025 tops the table at $1,071. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 68% above the Toyota RAV4 ($458), 93% above the Ram 1500 ($400), and 8% below the Ford Explorer ($836) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
ToyotaRAV4vsKiaK5
RAV4$458
K5$770
$312 diff10,634 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareRam1500vsKiaK5
1500$400
K5$770
$370 diff7,372 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordExplorervsKiaK5
Explorer$836
K5$770
$66 diff7,313 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareJeepGrandCherokeevsKiaK5
Cherokee$475
K5$770
$295 diff6,959 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareKiaSportagevsKiaK5
Sportage$750
K5$770
$20 diff6,682 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$1,450
K5$770
$680 diff6,440 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±132%
BMW X3
$1,266median
$395$3,735
BMWwide ±139%
BMW X5
$1,670median
$333$4,985
Chevywide ±104%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,365
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$252$1,720
Chevywide ±95%
Chevy Tahoe
$745median
$180$1,595
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Traverse
$800median
$185$1,534
Dodgewide ±116%
Dodge Challenger
$700median
$180$1,800
Kiawide ±214%
Kia Forte
$425median
$95$1,911
Kiawide ±149%
Kia Optima
$450median
$110$1,450
Kiawide ±153%
Kia Sorento
$550median
$159$1,840
Kiawide ±217%
Kia Soul
$315median
$59$1,425
Common questions
Kia K5 headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $770 across 642 priced listings from 359 yards. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $456.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 headlight assembly replacement typically runs $820–$1,070 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $770, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 headlight assembly fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.