Used 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2015 Kia Optima Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2015 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 19, 2026

Part overview

About the 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch

A used 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch costs between $25 and $275, with a median of $66 from 68 salvage yard listings.

What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →

Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary

A used 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch costs $25 to $275, with a median asking price of $66. Based on 68 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2016 (6 model years), updated Sep 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$66

2015 Kia Optima ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$72
High
$275
100 listings observed · 68 priced listings used · last updated Sep 19, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$27551 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$9517 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$275 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$66
2015 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$160–$440
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

keyless ignition (Smart Key)47 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$66$35 – $275
conventional ignition (column mounted)21 listingsInterchange 2011–2015$65$25 – $196

Year-specific context

How does the 2015 Kia Optima compare?

The 2015 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 68 with posted prices. Its $66 median is 34% below the Kia Optima guide's $100 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2015 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016. Shopping across all 6 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Kia Optima ignition switch cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$125median
$44$410
02wide ±172%

ABS Module

$120median
$40$453
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$116median
$30$445
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$91median
$30$425
05wide ±215%

Axle Shaft

$100median
$19$450
06wide ±193%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$405
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
08wide ±100%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
$85$765
09wide ±90%

Front Bumper

$283median
$88$600
10wide ±123%

Rear Bumper

$240median
$59$650
11wide ±277%

Car Radio

$128median
$25$735
12wide ±210%

Center Console

$101median
$25$450
13wide ±173%

AC Condenser

$110median
$40$420
14wide ±187%

Control Arm

$75median
$20$301
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±137%

Door Assembly

$261median
$74$791
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±93%

Engine

$3,000median
$450$6,017
19wide ±275%

Engine Computer

$103median
$25$591
20wide ±226%

Exhaust Manifold

$401median
$90$1,899
21wide ±119%

Fender

$145median
$70$415
22wide ±166%

Fog Light

$110median
$20$386
23wide ±132%

Front Seat

$153median
$45$450
24wide ±160%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$30$350
25wide ±135%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$40$445
26wide ±201%

Grille

$140median
$32$595
27wide ±149%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,450
28wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
29wide ±98%

Hood

$344median
$113$788
30spread ±21%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
31wide ±129%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
32wide ±194%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
33wide ±248%

Side Mirror

$125median
$30$650
34wide ±135%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
35wide ±64%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
36wide ±202%

Radiator

$115median
$35$500
37wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
38wide ±126%

Starter

$110median
$30$307
39wide ±193%

Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
40wide ±148%

Steering Rack

$150median
$40$483
41wide ±91%

Steering Wheel

$136median
$35$282
42wide ±197%

Strut

$75median
$25$321
43wide ±275%

Sunroof

$156median
$41$900
44wide ±156%

Tail Light

$120median
$26$400
45wide ±135%

Tailgate

$300median
$90$900
46wide ±115%

Throttle Body

$73median
$25$193
47wide ±114%

Torque Converter

$132median
$50$350
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±280%

Transmission

$431median
$75$2,486
50wide ±190%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$32$450
51wide ±111%

Turbocharger

$471median
$192$1,236
52wide ±153%

Water Pump

$75median
$20$250
53wide ±242%

Wheels

$119median
$25$600
54wide ±167%

Window Regulator

$112median
$30$405

Common questions

2015 Kia Optima ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch?

Based on 68 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch lists between $25 and $275, with a median asking price of $66.

How much does it cost to replace a 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch?

Using a used part, a 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch replacement typically runs $160–$440 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $66, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2015 Kia Optima key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2015 Kia Optima ignition switch — median $66, from 68 listings.

2015 Kia Optima Ignition Switch Cost — Used From $25 to $275