Kia Optima heater core — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $61
- High
- $75
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Heater Core — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) prices
Pricing for the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, aggregated from 72 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Last updatedOct 21, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima heater core (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) costs $61 to $75, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 72 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 21, 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–$7556 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$6115 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$651 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$75 | 56 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$61 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$65 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$61
Grade B$61
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $61–$75 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima heater core, based on 72 priced listings across 2 model years (2019, 2020). Its $61 median is 0% 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 US built (VIN 5, 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 – $250Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)
2 yrs$116$116 – $250Common questions
Kia Optima heater core (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima heater core (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit))?
Based on 72 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima heater core in the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant lists between $61 and $75, with a median asking price of $61.
Which Kia Optima years use the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) heater core?
The US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between US built (VIN 5, 1st 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.