2017 Kia Optima starter price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $135
- High
- $228
Year-specific price guide
Used 2017 Kia Optima Starter prices
Year-specific used starter pricing for the 2017 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2017 Kia Optima starter
A used 2017 Kia Optima starter costs between $40 and $228, with a median of $135 from 171 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 2017 Kia Optima starter costs $40 to $228, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 171 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$162
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$228119 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$21627 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$12025 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$228 | 119 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$216 | 27 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$120 | 25 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$162
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$228 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2017 Kia Optima starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- 2017 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$585
- 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
2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)48 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$85$40 – $228
Year-specific context
How does the 2017 Kia Optima compare?
The 2017 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 171 with posted prices. Its $135 median is 23% above the Kia Optima guide's $110 median.
Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 11 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.
Compare model years
What does a Kia Optima starter cost in other years?
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$103median
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$401median
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$145median
$70$415
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Fog Light
$110median
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$140median
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$450median
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$344median
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$125median
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$400median
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$115median
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$75median
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$120median
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$300median
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Common questions
2017 Kia Optima starter FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Kia Optima starter?
Based on 171 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Optima starter lists between $40 and $228, with a median asking price of $135.
How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Kia Optima starter?
Using a used part, a 2017 Kia Optima starter replacement typically runs $230–$585 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $135, 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 2017 Kia Optima starter fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Optima starter also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 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 2017 Kia Optima starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Kia Optima starter — median $135, from 171 listings.