Kia Optima strut price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $96
- High
- $321
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima strut?
Asking prices from 286 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia Optima strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Kia Optima strut costs $20 to $321, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 1,224 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$50
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$321960 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$29897 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$6510 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$145157 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$321 | 960 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$298 | 97 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$65 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$145 | 157 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$50
Grade C$50
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$321 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima strut is listed
We found priced Kia Optima strut listings at 286 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 177 listings (12% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $60, while Michigan yards ask $127, 112% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 177 | 36 | $75 |
| Indiana | 160 | 19 | $75 |
| Illinois | 122 | 17 | $60-20% |
| Texas | 118 | 21 | $85+13% |
| Florida | 98 | 20 | $76+1% |
| Arizona | 97 | 16 | $75 |
| Wisconsin | 94 | 14 | $65-13% |
| Michigan | 71 | 18 | $127+69% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o sport suspension; RH35 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$75$45 – $237
(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o sport suspension; LH31 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$65$45 – $237
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima strut cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 60% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o sport suspension; LH, lists at a $65 median, while (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), sport suspension, LH commands $100, a 54% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2018 tops the table at $80. Parts from 2011–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 79% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 21% below the Jeep Compass ($95), and 40% below the Ford Explorer ($125) 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 ±151%
Tail Light
$124median
$26$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±242%
Wheels
$119median
$25$600
04wide ±217%
Grille
$140median
$30$638
05wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±280%
Transmission
$431median
$75$2,486
08wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
09wide ±211%
Radiator
$110median
$35$500
10wide ±173%
AC Condenser
$110median
$40$420
11wide ±148%
AC Compressor
$125median
$40$410
12wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$150median
$40$510
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaOptima
Class$350
Optima$75
$275 diff10,917 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsKiaOptima
Compass$95
Optima$75
$20 diff6,520 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$100
Optima$75
$25 diff5,921 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$154
Optima$75
$79 diff5,893 listings
StrutcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$621
Optima$75
$546 diff5,565 listings
StrutcompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$125
Optima$75
$50 diff5,413 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±166%
BMW X3
$205median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Tahoe
$237median
$50$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±214%
Dodge Challenger
$154median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Forte
$128median
$30$323
Kiawide ±264%
Kia Sorento
$110median
$25$606
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Soul
$100median
$35$298
Common questions
Kia Optima strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $75 across 1,224 priced listings from 286 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median 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.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima strut fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.