Kia Optima steering wheel price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $146
- High
- $275
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima steering wheel ?
How much does a used Kia Optima steering wheel 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 wheel costs $35 to $275, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 480 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Sep 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$174
Grade C (fair)$49
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$275309 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$262156 listings
Grade CVisible wear$49–$491 listings
Grade XUngraded$72–$25014 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$275 | 309 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$262 | 156 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $49–$49 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $72–$250 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$174
Grade C$49
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$275 overall range
EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/o leather37 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$75$45 – $261
EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/leather w/o paddle shift w/o heated16 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$179$75 – $250
Front Left; EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/o leather9 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$150$75 – $250
EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/leather w/o paddle shift w/heated
2 listings$179$125 – $179EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/leather w/paddle shift w/heated
1 listings$150$150 – $150Front Left; EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/leather w/o paddle shift
1 listings$90$90 – $90Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima steering wheel cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima steering wheel cost?
A used Kia Optima steering wheel costs between $35 and $275, with a median asking price of $150. That figure comes from 480 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 206% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/o leather, lists at a $75 median, while EX, EX Premium, LX, S, SX & Special Edition; W/O HYBRID w/leather w/o paddle shift w/o heated commands $179, a 139% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $135, while 2020 tops the table at $174. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 54% below the Mercedes C Class ($324), 11% below the Toyota Camry ($169), and 25% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($200) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering wheel: 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.
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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
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 ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
38wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
39wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
40wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
41wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
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 wheel prices
Steering Wheelcompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$324
Optima$150
$174 diff4,611 listings
Steering WheelcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaOptima
Camry$169
Optima$150
$19 diff3,434 listings
Steering WheelcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$200
Optima$150
$50 diff2,702 listings
Steering WheelcompareToyotaCorollavsKiaOptima
Corolla$170
Optima$150
$20 diff2,646 listings
Steering WheelcompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$150
Optima$150
$0 diff2,624 listings
Steering WheelcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$174
Optima$150
$24 diff2,336 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±89%
Acura MDX
$221median
$56$449
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$150median
$45$600
BMWwide ±196%
BMW X3
$270median
$75$1,133
BMWwide ±351%
BMW X5
$320median
$50$2,299
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Colorado
$158median
$35$449
Chevywide ±120%
Chevy Equinox
$147median
$30$382
Kiawide ±245%
Kia Forte
$129median
$38$671
Kiawide ±93%
Kia Seltos
$181median
$50$386
Kiawide ±113%
Kia Sorento
$252median
$39$610
Kiawide ±129%
Kia Soul
$140median
$25$387
Kiawide ±125%
Kia Sportage
$174median
$25$460
Kiawide ±6470%
Kia Telluride
$193median
$45$25,020
Common questions
Kia Optima steering wheel FAQ
How much is a used steering wheel for a Kia Optima?
Based on 480 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima steering wheel lists between $35 and $275, with a median asking price of $150.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima steering wheel?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima steering wheel years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima steering wheel listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 5 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.