Kia Optima tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $365
- High
- $900
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima tailgate ?
How much does a used Kia Optima tailgate cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima tailgate costs $50 to $900, with a median asking price of $335. Based on 594 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$900594 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$900 | 594 |
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o spoiler; LED tail lamps32 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$296$90 – $520
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o spoiler; incandescent lamps25 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$244$50 – $616
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima tailgate cost?
Based on 594 listings, a used tailgate for the Kia Optima runs $335 at the median, ranging $50–$900. That figure comes from 594 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), w/o spoiler; incandescent lamps, lists at a $244 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), spoiler commands $423, a 73% 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 $323, while 2018 tops the table at $400. 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 55% below the Mercedes C Class ($740), 26% below the Ford Mustang ($454), and 62% below the Ford F150 ($885) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: 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.
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
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 ±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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$740
Optima$335
$405 diff4,991 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$454
Optima$335
$119 diff4,284 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$800
Optima$335
$465 diff2,891 listings
TailgatecompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$600
Optima$335
$265 diff2,874 listings
TailgatecompareToyotaCamryvsKiaOptima
Camry$861
Optima$335
$526 diff2,815 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$400
Optima$335
$65 diff2,381 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura MDX
$1,703median
$75$3,662
Acurawide ±100%
Acura RDX
$1,750median
$65$3,548
BMWwide ±114%
BMW X3
$1,350median
$50$3,129
BMWwide ±185%
BMW X5
$799median
$40$3,000
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Colorado
$475median
$90$1,473
Chevywide ±1737%
Chevy Equinox
$725median
$40$25,220
Kiawide ±169%
Kia Forte
$410median
$50$1,437
Kiawide ±96%
Kia Seltos
$1,326median
$100$2,641
Kiawide ±174%
Kia Sorento
$1,300median
$85$4,600
Kiawide ±186%
Kia Soul
$535median
$71$2,057
Kiawide ±204%
Kia Sportage
$1,024median
$36$4,205
Kiawide ±91%
Kia Telluride
$1,700median
$50$3,135
Common questions
Kia Optima tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Kia Optima?
Based on 594 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima tailgate lists between $50 and $900, with a median asking price of $335.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima tailgate?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima tailgate years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima tailgate 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 truck tailgate?
A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The Kia Optima tailgate prices on this page apply — median $335, from 594 salvage yard listings.