Kia Optima heater core — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $116
- Average
- $125
- High
- $250
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Heater Core — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) prices
Pricing for the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, aggregated from 67 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Price summary
A used Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) costs $116 to $250, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 67 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 21, 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–$25053 listings
Grade BStandard used$116–$11611 listings
Grade XUngraded$212–$2503 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $116–$250 | 53 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $116–$116 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $212–$250 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$250 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, based on 67 priced listings across 2 model years (2019, 2020). Its $116 median is 90% above the Kia Optima heater core overall median of $61.
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 Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima heater core variants
1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$61$61 – $2502.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$61$61 – $2502.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$116$116 – $2502.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
2 yrs$116$116 – $2502.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$116$116 – $2502.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)
3 yrs$61$61 – $2502.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)
1 yr$250$75 – $250US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)
2 yrs$61$61 – $75Common questions
Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit))?
Based on 67 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima heater core in the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant lists between $116 and $250, with a median asking price of $116.
Which Kia Optima years use the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) heater core?
The Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) 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.