Used 2015 Kia Optima starter from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2015 Kia Optima Starter prices

Year-specific used starter 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 8, 2026

Part overview

About the 2015 Kia Optima starter

A used 2015 Kia Optima starter costs between $30 and $305, with a median of $50 from 104 salvage yard listings.

What the starter does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used starter price guide →

Also known asStarter Motor
Price summary

A used 2015 Kia Optima starter costs $30 to $305, with a median asking price of $50. Based on 104 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2016 (8 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$50
Grade C (fair)$50

2015 Kia Optima starter price snapshot

USD
Low
$30
Average
$78
High
$305
200 listings observed · 104 priced listings used · last updated Sep 8, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$30586 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$6016 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$305 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2015 Kia Optima starter replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$50
2015 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$145–$500
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

US market, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)32 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$50$30 – $305
US market, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)32 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$50$30 – $305
Canada market, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)20 listingsInterchange 2009–2016$60$35 – $291
Canada market, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)20 listingsInterchange 2009–2016$60$35 – $291

Year-specific context

How does the 2015 Kia Optima compare?

The 2015 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 104 with posted prices. Its $50 median is 31% below the Kia Optima guide's $72 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 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016. Shopping across all 8 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 starter cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$120median
$25$341
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
15

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 ±230%

Grille

$143median
$30$689
27wide ±173%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,670
28wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
29wide ±115%

Hood

$300median
$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 ±211%

Radiator

$110median
$35$500
38wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
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 starter FAQ

How much is a used 2015 Kia Optima starter?

Based on 104 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2015 Kia Optima starter lists between $30 and $305, with a median asking price of $50.

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

Using a used part, a 2015 Kia Optima starter replacement typically runs $145–$500 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $50, 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.

Will a 2015 Kia Optima starter fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2015 Kia Optima starter also appear under model years 2009, 2010, 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 starter motor?

A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2015 Kia Optima starter — median $50, from 104 listings.

2015 Kia Optima Starter Cost — Used From $30 to $305