Kia Optima heater core — 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $109
- High
- $401
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Heater Core — 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) prices
Pricing for the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, aggregated from 90 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)) costs $61 to $401, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 90 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$61
Grade B (good)$61
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$61–$40169 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$37521 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$401 | 69 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$375 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$61
Grade B$61
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $61–$401 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, based on 90 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $61 median is 47% below the Kia Optima heater core overall median of $116.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima heater core variants
1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$61$61 – $4012.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$116$116 – $4002.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
2 yrs$116$116 – $4002.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$116$116 – $4002.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)
2 yrs$61$61 – $401Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)
1 yr$116$116 – $400US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)
1 yr$61$61 – $61Common questions
Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo))?
Based on 90 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima heater core in the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $61 and $401, with a median asking price of $61.
Which Kia Optima years use the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) heater core?
The 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $61, Grade B has a median of $61. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.