Kia K5 radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $253
- High
- $670
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 radiator?
Asking prices from 278 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia K5 radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Kia K5 radiator costs $65 to $670, with a median asking price of $253. Based on 317 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$264
Grade B (good)$175
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$90–$670180 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$524124 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$61513 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $90–$670 | 180 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$524 | 124 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$615 | 13 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$264
Grade B$175
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$670 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 radiator is listed
We found priced Kia K5 radiator listings at 278 salvage yards across 39 states. Texas supplies the most, with 86 listings (10% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $166, while Texas yards ask $285, 72% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 86 | 21 | $285+13% |
| Illinois | 71 | 13 | $175-31% |
| Michigan | 61 | 18 | $265+5% |
| Georgia | 61 | 12 | $191-25% |
| Ohio | 58 | 20 | $185-27% |
| North Carolina | 54 | 14 | $228-10% |
| California | 53 | 22 | $200-21% |
| Indiana | 48 | 9 | $166-34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $253 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $253
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$855
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 radiator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 51% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $264.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, turbo, lists at a $325 median, while naturally aspirated commands $337, a 4% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $211, while 2025 tops the table at $337. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 16% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 27% above the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 63% above the Ford Explorer ($155) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$300
K5$253
$47 diff7,331 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$200
K5$253
$53 diff5,642 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsKiaK5
Explorer$155
K5$253
$98 diff4,499 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsKiaK5
Wrangler$170
K5$253
$83 diff4,479 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$200
K5$253
$53 diff4,301 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$201
K5$253
$52 diff4,065 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X3
$190median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±311%
BMW X5
$232median
$50$1,493
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Equinox
$165median
$45$595
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$415
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±332%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$873
Kiawide ±166%
Kia Forte
$125median
$40$455
Kiawide ±202%
Kia Optima
$115median
$35$500
Kiawide ±272%
Kia Sorento
$161median
$50$925
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Soul
$140median
$40$450
Common questions
Kia K5 radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $253 across 317 priced listings from 278 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $264. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $211.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 radiator?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 radiator replacement typically runs $445–$855 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $253, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 radiator fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.