Kia Optima strut price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $93
- High
- $257
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima strut ?
How much does a used Kia Optima strut cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima strut costs $35 to $257, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 510 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Aug 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$257370 listings
Grade BStandard used$47–$16448 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$45–$15092 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$257 | 370 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $47–$164 | 48 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$150 | 92 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$81
Grade B$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$257 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$375
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o sport suspension; LH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$75$45 – $226
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o sport suspension; RH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$75$45 – $226
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima strut cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima strut cost?
Expect to pay $35–$257 for a used Kia Optima strut; the median listing asks $75. That figure comes from 510 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 8% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $81.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), sport suspension, LH, lists at a $75 median, while (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, RH commands $85, a 13% 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 $75, while 2018 tops the table at $80. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 40% below the Ford Explorer ($125), 46% below the Toyota 4Runner ($140), and 79% below the BMW X5 ($350) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
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
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
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 strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$235
Optima$75
$160 diff4,169 listings
StrutcompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$128
Optima$75
$53 diff3,674 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$105
Optima$75
$30 diff3,646 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$175
Optima$75
$100 diff3,635 listings
StrutcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$121
Optima$75
$46 diff3,334 listings
StrutcompareToyotaSiennavsKiaOptima
Sienna$86
Optima$75
$11 diff3,282 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±393%
Acura MDX
$165median
$40$1,337
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$161median
$40$450
BMWwide ±151%
BMW X3
$228median
$35$725
BMWwide ±231%
BMW X5
$350median
$35$1,650
Chevywide ±711%
Chevy Colorado
$135median
$30$1,949
Chevywide ±193%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$30$320
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Forte
$135median
$35$323
Kiawide ±110%
Kia Seltos
$125median
$50$325
Kiawide ±202%
Kia Sorento
$116median
$25$493
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Soul
$100median
$35$298
Kiawide ±162%
Kia Sportage
$125median
$35$439
Kiawide ±157%
Kia Telluride
$238median
$56$802
Common questions
Kia Optima strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Kia Optima?
Based on 510 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima strut lists between $35 and $257, with a median asking price of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima strut?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima strut replacement typically runs $170–$375 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima strut?
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, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima strut years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima strut 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.
How much is a used Kia Optima strut assembly?
A strut assembly is another name for a strut. The Kia Optima strut prices on this page apply — median $75, from 510 salvage yard listings.