Used 2016 Kia Optima radiator from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Kia Optima Radiator prices

Year-specific used radiator pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 15, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Kia Optima radiator

A used 2016 Kia Optima radiator costs between $40 and $500, with a median of $110 from 202 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 2016 Kia Optima radiator costs $40 to $500, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 202 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Sep 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$108
Grade B (good)$125

2016 Kia Optima radiator price snapshot

USD
Low
$40
Average
$136
High
$500
250 listings observed · 202 priced listings used · last updated Sep 15, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$333154 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$31620 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$50028 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$500 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Kia Optima radiator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$110
2016 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$300–$710
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

1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)47 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$143$49 – $450
2.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)44 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$146$66 – $500
2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)41 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$105$60 – $316
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), lower (inverter)35 listingsInterchange 2011–2016$80$50 – $328
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), upper (engine)35 listingsInterchange 2011–2016$75$40 – $333

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 250 observed listings, including 202 with posted prices. Its $110 median is 4% below the Kia Optima guide's $115 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 10 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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$91median
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$100median
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Blower Motor

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Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
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Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
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Front Bumper

$283median
$88$600
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Rear Bumper

$240median
$59$650
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Car Radio

$128median
$25$735
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Center Console

$101median
$25$450
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AC Condenser

$110median
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Control Arm

$75median
$20$301
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$261median
$74$791
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$3,000median
$450$6,017
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Engine Computer

$103median
$25$591
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Exhaust Manifold

$401median
$90$1,899
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Fender

$145median
$70$415
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Fog Light

$110median
$20$386
23wide ±132%

Front Seat

$153median
$45$450
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Fuel Pump

$100median
$30$350
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Fuel Tank

$150median
$40$445
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Grille

$140median
$32$595
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Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,450
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Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
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Hood

$344median
$113$788
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Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
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Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
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Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
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Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
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Side Mirror

$125median
$30$650
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Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
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Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
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Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
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Starter

$110median
$30$307
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Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
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Steering Rack

$150median
$40$483
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Steering Wheel

$136median
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$75median
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$156median
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$120median
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Tailgate

$300median
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$73median
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$132median
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Transfer Case

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$75$2,486
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$112median
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Common questions

2016 Kia Optima radiator FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima radiator?

Based on 202 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima radiator lists between $40 and $500, with a median asking price of $110.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima radiator?

Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima radiator replacement typically runs $300–$710 all-in: the median used radiator for this year lists at $110, 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 2016 Kia Optima radiator fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima radiator also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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 2016 Kia Optima engine radiator?

A engine radiator is another name for a radiator. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Optima radiator — median $110, from 202 listings.

2016 Kia Optima Radiator Cost — Used From $40 to $500