2019 Kia Optima heater core — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $116
- Average
- $122
- High
- $250
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2019 Kia Optima Heater Core — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) prices
Trim-specific pricing for the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the 2019 Kia Optima heater core, built from 36 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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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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Ambika Sharma
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Price summary
A used 2019 Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) costs $116 to $250, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 36 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–$25028 listings
Grade BStandard used$116–$1167 listings
Grade XUngraded$212–$2121 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $116–$250 | 28 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $116–$116 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $212–$212 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Ungraded$212
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$250 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) compare?
This pricing covers the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the 2019 Kia Optima heater core, based on 36 priced listings. Its $116 median is 0% above the 2019 Kia Optima heater core overall median of $116.
There is 1 other heater core variant available for the 2019 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same trim, other years
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) in other model years
Same year, other trims
What other 2019 Kia Optima heater core variants are available?
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2019 Kia Optima heater core — all trims
Common questions
2019 Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used 2019 Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit))?
Based on 36 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2019 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 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 may differ by year.