Kia Optima starter — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $141
- High
- $298
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Starter — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L prices
Pricing for the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L variant of the Kia Optima starter, aggregated from 47 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima starter (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L) costs $35 to $298, with a median asking price of $161. Based on 47 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$161
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$29839 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$2915 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$603 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$298 | 39 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$291 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$60 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$161
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$298 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L priced differently?
This pricing covers the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L variant of the Kia Optima starter, based on 47 priced listings across 2 model years (2019, 2020). Its $161 median is 46% 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 US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L 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 – $2281.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$162$40 – $222US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L
2 yrs$236$35 – $307Common questions
Kia Optima starter (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima starter (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L)?
Based on 47 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima starter in the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L variant lists between $35 and $298, with a median asking price of $161.
Which Kia Optima years use the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L starter?
The US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $161, Grade B has a median of $161. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.