Used 2015 Kia Optima radiator from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2015 Kia Optima Radiator prices

Year-specific used radiator 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 9, 2026

Part overview

About the 2015 Kia Optima radiator

A used 2015 Kia Optima radiator costs between $39 and $271, with a median of $75 from 162 salvage yard listings.

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 2015 Kia Optima radiator costs $39 to $271, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 162 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2016 (6 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$100

2015 Kia Optima radiator price snapshot

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Low
$39
Average
$96
High
$271
200 listings observed · 162 priced listings used · last updated Sep 9, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$39–$271117 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$1005 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1004 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$10036 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$271 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2015 Kia Optima radiator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$75
2015 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$265–$675
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)44 listingsInterchange 2011–2015$75$55 – $232
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), lower (inverter)41 listingsInterchange 2011–2015$75$39 – $237
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), upper (engine)40 listingsInterchange 2011–2015$80$50 – $237
2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)37 listingsInterchange 2011–2016$78$50 – $271

Year-specific context

How does the 2015 Kia Optima compare?

The 2015 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 162 with posted prices. Its $75 median is 32% below the Kia Optima guide's $110 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 radiator cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$125median
$40$410
02wide ±172%

ABS Module

$120median
$40$453
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$116median
$30$445
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$91median
$30$425
05wide ±202%

Axle Shaft

$105median
$25$450
06wide ±193%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$405
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
08wide ±100%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
$85$765
09wide ±97%

Front Bumper

$265median
$88$600
10wide ±121%

Rear Bumper

$240median
$70$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 ±122%

Fender

$150median
$50$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 ±217%

Grille

$140median
$30$638
27wide ±173%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,670
28wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
29wide ±106%

Hood

$325median
$100$788
30wide ±213%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
31spread ±21%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
32wide ±129%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
33wide ±194%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
34wide ±228%

Side Mirror

$136median
$30$650
35wide ±135%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
36wide ±64%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
37wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
38wide ±166%

Starter

$85median
$25$307
39wide ±193%

Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
40wide ±157%

Steering Rack

$150median
$40$510
41wide ±91%

Steering Wheel

$136median
$35$282
42wide ±201%

Strut

$75median
$20$321
43wide ±275%

Sunroof

$156median
$41$900
44wide ±151%

Tail Light

$124median
$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 radiator FAQ

How much is a used 2015 Kia Optima radiator?

Based on 162 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2015 Kia Optima radiator lists between $39 and $271, with a median asking price of $75.

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

Using a used part, a 2015 Kia Optima radiator replacement typically runs $265–$675 all-in: the median used radiator for this year lists at $75, 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.

Will a 2015 Kia Optima radiator fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2015 Kia Optima radiator 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 engine radiator?

A engine radiator is another name for a radiator. The prices on this page cover the 2015 Kia Optima radiator — median $75, from 162 listings.

2015 Kia Optima Radiator Cost — Used From $39 to $271