Kia Optima strut — Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $107
- High
- $271
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Strut — Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH prices
Pricing for the Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant of the Kia Optima strut, aggregated from 89 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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Price summary
A used Kia Optima strut (Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH) costs $35 to $271, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 89 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$91
Grade B (good)$157
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$27178 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$1574 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$857 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$271 | 78 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$157 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$85 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$91
Grade B$157
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$271 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH priced differently?
This pricing covers the Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant of the Kia Optima strut, based on 89 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2017, 2018). Its $85 median is 13% above the Kia Optima strut overall median of $75.
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 Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima strut variants
Front, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), LH
1 yr$74$32 – $225Front, 2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), RH
1 yr$75$32 – $210Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), sport tuned suspension, LH
1 yr$74$32 – $225Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), sport tuned suspension, RH
1 yr$75$32 – $210Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), w/o sport tuned suspension; LH
1 yr$65$45 – $193Front, 2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), w/o sport tuned suspension; RH
1 yr$75$45 – $203Front, 2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), LH
1 yr$86$30 – $237Front, 2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), RH
1 yr$75$30 – $237Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, LH
4 yrs$85$25 – $321Common questions
Kia Optima strut (Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima strut (Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH)?
Based on 89 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Kia Optima strut in the Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant lists between $35 and $271, with a median asking price of $85.
Which Kia Optima years use the Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH strut?
The Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between Front, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $91, Grade B has a median of $157. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.