Kia Optima starter price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $128
- High
- $307
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima starter ?
How much does a used Kia Optima starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima starter costs $30 to $307, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 459 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2022 (14 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$161
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$307359 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$30357 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$12041 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$307 | 359 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$303 | 57 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$120 | 41 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$161
Grade C$50
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$307 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$560
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima starter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima starter cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Optima starter is $110 at the median, with listings spanning $30 to $307. That figure comes from 459 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 170% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $135.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L, lists at a $161 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L commands $162, a 1% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2016 tops the table at $161. Parts from 2009–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 1% above the Ford F150 ($109), 28% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 17% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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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 ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
11wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
14wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
15wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
16wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
17wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
18wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
19wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
20wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
21wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
22wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
23wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
24wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
27wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
28wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
29spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
42wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
43wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
44wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
45wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
46wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
47wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
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 starter prices
Startercompare
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Challenger$85
Optima$110
$25 diff1,996 listings
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Class$105
Optima$110
$5 diff1,884 listings
StartercompareToyotaCorollavsKiaOptima
Corolla$84
Optima$110
$26 diff1,758 listings
StartercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$89
Optima$110
$21 diff1,720 listings
StartercompareKiaFortevsKiaOptima
Forte$85
Optima$110
$25 diff1,633 listings
StartercompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$105
Optima$110
$5 diff1,632 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±100%
Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Chevywide ±237%
Chevy Colorado
$77median
$25$390
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$20$307
Kiawide ±167%
Kia Forte
$85median
$25$309
Kiawide ±108%
Kia Seltos
$118median
$45$299
Kiawide ±187%
Kia Sorento
$75median
$20$301
Kiawide ±133%
Kia Soul
$100median
$25$290
Kiawide ±155%
Kia Sportage
$86median
$35$301
Kiawide ±138%
Kia Telluride
$110median
$39$343
Common questions
Kia Optima starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Kia Optima?
Based on 459 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima starter lists between $30 and $307, with a median asking price of $110.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima starter?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima starter replacement typically runs $205–$560 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $110, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima starter listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 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 starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Kia Optima starter prices on this page apply — median $110, from 459 salvage yard listings.