2020 Kia Optima heater core — Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $116
- Average
- $136
- High
- $400

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2020 Kia Optima heater core (Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) costs $116 to $400, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 32 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $116–$250 | 25 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $116–$400 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $212–$250 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$400 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the 2020 Kia Optima heater core, based on 32 priced listings. Its $116 median is 90% above the 2020 Kia Optima heater core overall median of $61.
There is 1 other heater core variant available for the 2020 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 32 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Kia Optima heater core in the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant lists between $116 and $400, with a median asking price of $116.
In our current dataset, the Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant appears only for the 2020 model year.