2019 Kia Optima heater core — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $62
- High
- $75
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2019 Kia Optima Heater Core — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) prices
Trim-specific pricing for the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the 2019 Kia Optima heater core, built from 32 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Price summary
A used 2019 Kia Optima heater core (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) costs $61 to $75, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 32 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–$7526 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$615 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$651 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$75 | 26 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$61 | 5 | |
| 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 does the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) compare?
This pricing covers the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the 2019 Kia Optima heater core, based on 32 priced listings. Its $61 median is 47% below 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
US built (VIN 5, 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 (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used 2019 Kia Optima heater core (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit))?
Based on 32 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2019 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 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 may differ by year.