Kia Optima heater core — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) price snapshot
- Low
- $116
- Average
- $135
- High
- $400
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Heater Core — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) prices
Pricing for the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, aggregated from 67 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)) costs $116 to $400, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 67 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$116–$25051 listings
Grade BStandard used$116–$40012 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$212–$2504 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $116–$250 | 51 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $116–$400 | 12 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $212–$250 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$400 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, based on 67 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $116 median is 0% above 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 C (8th digit, hybrid) 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 2 (8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$61$61 – $4012.0L, 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 C (8th digit, hybrid)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid))?
Based on 67 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima heater core in the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant lists between $116 and $400, with a median asking price of $116.
Which Kia Optima years use the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) heater core?
The 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $116, Grade B has a median of $116. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.