Kia Optima steering rack price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $487
- High
- $1,587
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima steering rack ?
How much does a used Kia Optima steering rack 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 rack costs $40 to $1,587, with a median asking price of $283. Based on 807 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2024 (8 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$231
Grade B (good)$760
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$1,587556 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$1,293201 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$1,24950 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$1,587 | 556 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$1,293 | 201 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$1,249 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$231
Grade B$760
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$1,587 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima steering rack replacement cost?
- Used part
- $283
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $570–$1,185
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
(column mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), ID 56500D480047 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$125$40 – $341
(column mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), ID 56500A880042 listings$175$75 – $307
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima steering rack cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima steering rack cost?
A used Kia Optima steering rack costs between $40 and $1,587, with a median asking price of $283. That figure comes from 807 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 mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), ID 56500D4800, lists at a $125 median, while (column mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), ID 56500A8800 commands $175, a 40% 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 $125, while 2015 tops the table at $925. 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 37% below the Ford F150 ($450), 76% below the Ram 1500 ($1,175), and 3% above the Honda Civic ($275) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering rack: what to check
- Confirm hydraulic vs electric power steering. They never interchange.
- Check the input shaft and tie-rod ends for play.
- Ask whether the rack was leak-tested; seals are the usual failure.
- Match the mounting bushing style. Subframe designs change mid-generation.
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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
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
17wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
18wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
19wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
20wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
21wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
22wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
23wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
24wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
27wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
28wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
29spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
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 rack prices
Steering Rackcompare
HondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$275
Optima$283
$8 diff4,771 listings
Steering RackcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaOptima
Camry$280
Optima$283
$3 diff4,358 listings
Steering RackcompareHondaAccordvsKiaOptima
Accord$374
Optima$283
$91 diff4,212 listings
Steering RackcompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$563
Optima$283
$280 diff3,259 listings
Steering RackcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$974
Optima$283
$691 diff3,165 listings
Steering RackcompareChevyColoradovsKiaOptima
Colorado$350
Optima$283
$67 diff2,672 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±379%
Acura MDX
$387median
$90$3,024
Acurawide ±520%
Acura RDX
$200median
$65$2,143
BMWwide ±360%
BMW X3
$395median
$50$2,894
BMWwide ±168%
BMW X5
$950median
$85$3,274
Chevywide ±4473%
Chevy Colorado
$350median
$65$31,375
Chevywide ±31668%
Chevy Equinox
$158median
$30$100,100
Kiawide ±118%
Kia Forte
$133median
$40$355
Kiawide ±88%
Kia Seltos
$160median
$50$332
Kiawide ±192%
Kia Sorento
$205median
$45$834
Kiawide ±141%
Kia Soul
$133median
$25$400
Kiawide ±307%
Kia Sportage
$270median
$53$1,712
Kiawide ±138%
Kia Telluride
$207median
$40$613
Common questions
Kia Optima steering rack FAQ
How much is a used steering rack for a Kia Optima?
Based on 807 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima steering rack lists between $40 and $1,587, with a median asking price of $283.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima steering rack?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima steering rack replacement typically runs $570–$1,185 all-in: the median used steering rack for this model lists at $283, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima steering rack?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima steering rack years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima steering rack listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 8 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.
How much is a used Kia Optima rack and pinion?
A rack and pinion is another name for a steering rack. The Kia Optima steering rack prices on this page apply — median $283, from 807 salvage yard listings.