Kia Optima steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $51
- Average
- $204
- High
- $880
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima steering column ?
How much does a used Kia Optima steering column cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima steering column costs $51 to $880, with a median asking price of $195. Based on 572 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2020 (4 model years), updated Aug 30, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$199
Grade B (good)$187
Grade C (fair)$240
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$51–$880347 listings
Grade BStandard used$56–$635210 listings
Grade CVisible wear$240–$2402 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$45013 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $51–$880 | 347 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $56–$635 | 210 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $240–$240 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$450 | 13 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$199
Grade B$187
Grade C$240
Ungraded$131
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$880 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $195
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $385–$945
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2020)
Other years2019
column shift, (manual tilt and telescopic), conventional ignition, 10 speed transmission50 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$287$75 – $413
floor shift, manual tilt and telescopic, keyless ignition (push button start)50 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$189$70 – $413
floor shift, power tilt and telescopic, (keyless ignition, push button start)50 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$195$51 – $635
column shift, (manual tilt and telescopic), conventional ignition, 6 speed transmission49 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$195$76 – $413
floor shift, manual tilt and telescopic, conventional ignition49 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$195$99 – $413
column shift, (manual tilt and telescopic), keyless ignition (push button start)47 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$172$100 – $300
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima steering column cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Optima steering column is $195 at the median, with listings spanning $51 to $880. That figure comes from 572 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, column shift, (manual tilt and telescopic), keyless ignition (push button start), lists at a $172 median, while column shift, (manual tilt and telescopic), conventional ignition, 10 speed transmission commands $287, a 67% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $194, while 2020 tops the table at $195. Parts from 2017–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 54% above the Subaru Outback ($127), 35% above the Honda Civic ($144), and 30% above the Subaru Impreza ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
12wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
13
Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
17wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
18wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
19wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
20wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
21wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
22wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
23wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
24wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
25wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
26
Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
28wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
29wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
30spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
31wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
32wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
33wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
34wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
35wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
36wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
42wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
43wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
44wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
45wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
46wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
47wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
48wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
49wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
50wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
52wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
53wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
HondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$144
Optima$195
$51 diff4,728 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruImprezavsKiaOptima
Impreza$150
Optima$195
$45 diff4,490 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsKiaOptima
Prius$115
Optima$195
$80 diff4,181 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$210
Optima$195
$15 diff3,336 listings
Steering ColumncompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$160
Optima$195
$35 diff3,219 listings
Steering ColumncompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$151
Optima$195
$44 diff3,055 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±258%
Acura MDX
$159median
$75$894
Acurawide ±120%
Acura RDX
$127median
$50$354
BMWwide ±261%
BMW X3
$181median
$50$995
BMWwide ±414%
BMW X5
$195median
$30$1,644
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Colorado
$158median
$40$445
Chevywide ±160%
Chevy Equinox
$120median
$30$413
Kiawide ±407%
Kia Forte
$170median
$40$1,425
Kiawide ±194%
Kia Seltos
$187median
$50$774
Kiawide ±268%
Kia Sorento
$221median
$56$1,240
Kiawide ±364%
Kia Soul
$195median
$40$1,460
Kiawide ±161%
Kia Sportage
$248median
$45$845
Kiawide ±297%
Kia Telluride
$227median
$50$1,400
Common questions
Kia Optima steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Kia Optima?
Based on 572 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima steering column lists between $51 and $880, with a median asking price of $195.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima steering column?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima steering column replacement typically runs $385–$945 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $195, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima steering column?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima steering column years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima steering column listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 4 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.