Kia Optima master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $95
- High
- $243
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima master cylinder ?
How much does a used Kia Optima master cylinder cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima master cylinder costs $20 to $243, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 373 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Aug 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$76
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$243274 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$20372 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$30–$5027 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$243 | 274 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$203 | 72 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$50 | 27 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$76
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$243 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o electric parking brake45 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$99$20 – $203
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima master cylinder cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Optima master cylinder is $99 at the median, with listings spanning $20 to $243. That figure comes from 373 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 30% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $55, while 2019 tops the table at $177. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 48% above the Ford Mustang ($67), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($99), and 80% above the Honda Civic ($55) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
12wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
13
Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
17wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
18wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
19wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
20wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
21wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
22wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
23wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
24wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
25wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
26
Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
28wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
29wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
30spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
31wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
32wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
33wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
34wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
35wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
36wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
37wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
38wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
39wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
40wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
41wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
42wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
43wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
44wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
45wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
46wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
47wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
48wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
49wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
50wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
52wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
53wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$67
Optima$99
$32 diff2,192 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$99
Optima$99
$0 diff1,919 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$55
Optima$99
$44 diff1,868 listings
Master CylindercompareSubaruImprezavsKiaOptima
Impreza$99
Optima$99
$0 diff1,320 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaAccordvsKiaOptima
Accord$76
Optima$99
$23 diff1,297 listings
Master CylindercompareToyotaCorollavsKiaOptima
Corolla$99
Optima$99
$0 diff1,275 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±541%
Acura MDX
$75median
$25$837
Acurawide ±119%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$260
BMWwide ±4283%
BMW X3
$99median
$20$8,500
BMWwide ±151%
BMW X5
$99median
$25$324
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Colorado
$105median
$25$255
Chevywide ±201%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$25$331
Kiaspread ±47%
Kia Forte
$190median
$35$215
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Seltos
$76median
$76$295
Kiawide ±139%
Kia Sorento
$99median
$30$305
Kiawide ±117%
Kia Soul
$99median
$20$251
Kiawide ±189%
Kia Sportage
$81median
$25$331
Kiawide ±151%
Kia Telluride
$100median
$30$331
Common questions
Kia Optima master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Kia Optima?
Based on 373 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima master cylinder lists between $20 and $243, with a median asking price of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima master cylinder replacement typically runs $245–$550 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima master cylinder?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima master cylinder listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Optima brake master cylinder?
A brake master cylinder is another name for a master cylinder. The Kia Optima master cylinder prices on this page apply — median $99, from 373 salvage yard listings.