Kia Optima starter — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $133
- High
- $222
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Starter — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima starter, aggregated from 57 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $40 to $222, with a median asking price of $162. Based on 57 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$168
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$22248 listings
Grade BStandard used$72–$2035 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$654 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$222 | 48 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $72–$203 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$65 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$168
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$222 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima starter, based on 57 priced listings across 2 model years (2016, 2018). Its $162 median is 47% above the Kia Optima starter overall median of $110.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima starter variants
Canada market, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$60$35 – $291Canada market, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)
1 yr$60$35 – $291US market, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$50$30 – $305US market, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)
1 yr$50$30 – $3052.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$178$60 – $2282.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)
2 yrs$161$40 – $2162.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)
2 yrs$178$60 – $228US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L
2 yrs$236$35 – $307US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L
2 yrs$161$35 – $298Common questions
Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo))?
Based on 57 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima starter in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $40 and $222, with a median asking price of $162.
Which Kia Optima years use the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) starter?
The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $162, Grade B has a median of $168. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.