Kia Optima starter — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $159
- High
- $228
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Starter — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) prices
Pricing for the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima starter, aggregated from 49 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima starter (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) costs $60 to $228, with a median asking price of $178. Based on 49 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$178
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$85–$22832 listings
Grade BStandard used$74–$21612 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$60–$1205 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $85–$228 | 32 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $74–$216 | 12 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$120 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$178
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$228 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima starter, based on 49 priced listings across 2 model years (2016, 2018). Its $178 median is 62% 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 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) 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 – $2161.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$162$40 – $222US 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 (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima starter (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit))?
Based on 49 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima starter in the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant lists between $60 and $228, with a median asking price of $178.
Which Kia Optima years use the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) starter?
The 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $178, Grade B has a median of $178. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.