2016 Kia Optima starter — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $156
- High
- $201

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2016 Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $65 to $201, with a median asking price of $162. Based on 14 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $85–$201 | 11 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $168–$168 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$65 | 1 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$201 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2016 Kia Optima starter, based on 14 priced listings. Its $162 median is 1% above the 2016 Kia Optima starter overall median of $161.
There are 3 other starter variants available for the 2016 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same trim, other years
Same year, other trims
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Common questions
Based on 14 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima starter in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $65 and $201, with a median asking price of $162.
The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.