2016 Kia Optima heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $171
- High
- $250
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Kia Optima Heater Core prices
Year-specific used heater core pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Kia Optima heater core
A used 2016 Kia Optima heater core costs between $61 and $250, with a median of $250 from 93 salvage yard listings.
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used 2016 Kia Optima heater core costs $61 to $250, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 93 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$250
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$61–$25082 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$2509 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$250 | 82 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$250 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$100 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$250
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $61–$250 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Kia Optima heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- 2016 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $725–$1,750
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 107 observed listings, including 93 with posted prices. Its $250 median is 310% above the Kia Optima guide's $61 median.
Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 10 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
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
2016 Kia Optima heater core FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima heater core?
Based on 93 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima heater core lists between $61 and $250, with a median asking price of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima heater core?
Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima heater core replacement typically runs $725–$1,750 all-in: the median used heater core for this year lists at $250, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2016 Kia Optima heater core fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima heater core also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.