Kia Optima heater core — 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $109
- High
- $401
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Heater Core — 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) 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 (2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) 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 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) 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 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) 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 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 – $400Korea 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 (2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima heater core (2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit))?
Based on 90 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima heater core in the 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant lists between $61 and $401, with a median asking price of $61.
Which Kia Optima years use the 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) heater core?
The 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) 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.