Kia Optima steering rack — (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $166
- High
- $360
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Steering Rack — (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) prices
Pricing for the (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima steering rack, aggregated from 84 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima steering rack ((column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) costs $75 to $360, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 84 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$175
Grade B (good)$215
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$36064 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$30716 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$75–$1004 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$360 | 64 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$307 | 16 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$100 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$175
Grade B$215
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$360 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Optima steering rack, based on 84 priced listings across 2 model years (2019, 2020). Its $175 median is 38% below the Kia Optima steering rack overall median of $283.
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 (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima steering rack variants
(power rack and pinion), AWD, sport package (Type S)
1 yr$1,005$709 – $1,587(power rack and pinion), AWD, w/o sport package; A-Spec
1 yr$973$499 – $1,400(power rack and pinion), AWD, w/o sport package; Advance
1 yr$973$499 – $1,400(power rack and pinion), AWD, w/o sport package; Base
1 yr$950$650 – $1,120(power rack and pinion), AWD, w/o sport package; Platinum Elite
1 yr$973$499 – $1,400(power rack and pinion), AWD, w/o sport package; Tech
1 yr$859$510 – $1,294(power rack and pinion), FWD, Base
1 yr$970$720 – $1,243(power rack and pinion), FWD, Tech
1 yr$536$395 – $1,000(electric power rack and pinion), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$150$63 – $168Common questions
Kia Optima steering rack ((column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima steering rack ((column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit))?
Based on 84 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima steering rack in the (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant lists between $75 and $360, with a median asking price of $175.
Which Kia Optima years use the (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) steering rack?
The (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between (column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $175, Grade B has a median of $215. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.