Kia K5 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $375
- Average
- $946
- High
- $1,871
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 tailgate?
Asking prices from 318 salvage yards in 40 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 K5 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Kia K5 tailgate costs $375 to $1,871, with a median asking price of $925. Based on 395 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 tailgate is listed
We found priced Kia K5 tailgate listings at 318 salvage yards across 40 states. Texas supplies the most, with 89 listings (11% of the total) from 26 yards. Asking prices are fairly even across the busiest states, from $815 in California to $932 in New Jersey, so a nearby yard is usually the better buy once shipping is counted.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 89 | 26 | $855-8% |
| California | 83 | 24 | $815-12% |
| Florida | 66 | 23 | $911-2% |
| Michigan | 46 | 21 | $850-8% |
| Ohio | 45 | 19 | $850-8% |
| New York | 36 | 18 | $932+1% |
| North Carolina | 30 | 13 | $911-2% |
| New Jersey | 29 | 13 | $932+1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $925 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $925
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,070–$1,450
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LED tail lamps, surround view, w/o spoiler, lists at a $750 median, while LED tail lamps, surround view, spoiler commands $1,027, a 37% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $398, while 2025 tops the table at $1,475. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 115% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 25% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 131% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsKiaK5
Mustang$431
K5$925
$494 diff5,577 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaK5
Class$739
K5$925
$186 diff5,552 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsKiaK5
Camaro$400
K5$925
$525 diff5,393 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsKiaK5
F250$1,115
K5$925
$190 diff4,838 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsKiaK5
Elantra$600
K5$925
$325 diff3,528 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$850
K5$925
$75 diff3,255 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Kiawide ±177%
Kia Forte
$387median
$65$1,437
Kiawide ±135%
Kia Optima
$300median
$90$900
Kiawide ±110%
Kia Seltos
$1,026median
$408$2,655
Kiawide ±222%
Kia Sorento
$999median
$170$4,600
Kiawide ±223%
Kia Soul
$445median
$75$2,057
Kiawide ±279%
Kia Sportage
$731median
$125$4,205
Kiawide ±61%
Kia Telluride
$1,923median
$800$3,135
Common questions
Kia K5 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $925 across 395 priced listings from 318 yards. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $398.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 tailgate replacement typically runs $1,070–$1,450 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $925, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 tailgate fitments across 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.