Kia Optima tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $90
- Average
- $328
- High
- $900
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima tailgate?
Asking prices from 313 salvage yards in 32 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
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Part overview
About the Kia Optima 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 Optima tailgate costs $90 to $900, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 1,100 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima tailgate is listed
We found priced Kia Optima tailgate listings at 313 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 411 listings (37% of the total) from 72 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $175, while Nevada yards ask $466, 166% 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 | 411 | 72 | $350+17% |
| Texas | 170 | 40 | $175-42% |
| Florida | 145 | 36 | $305+2% |
| Arizona | 106 | 23 | $325+8% |
| Georgia | 56 | 22 | $325+8% |
| North Carolina | 31 | 22 | $350+17% |
| Nevada | 28 | 8 | $466+55% |
| Utah | 24 | 10 | $214-29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$825
- 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
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 lamps24 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$252$97 – $616
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima tailgate 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.
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 $252 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), spoiler commands $423, a 68% 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 $200, while 2018 tops the table at $400. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 73% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 30% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 59% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) 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 Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±156%
Tail Light
$120median
$26$400
02wide ±239%
Side Mirror
$131median
$25$650
03wide ±242%
Wheels
$119median
$25$600
04wide ±201%
Grille
$140median
$32$595
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 ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±148%
AC Compressor
$125median
$40$410
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsKiaOptima
F250$1,100
Optima$300
$800 diff6,490 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$431
Optima$300
$131 diff6,282 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$739
Optima$300
$439 diff6,257 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsKiaOptima
Camaro$400
Optima$300
$100 diff6,098 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$600
Optima$300
$300 diff4,233 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$453
Optima$300
$153 diff3,777 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 ±82%
Kia K5
$911median
$370$1,871
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 Optima tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $300 across 1,100 priced listings from 313 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima tailgate?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima tailgate replacement typically runs $445–$825 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $300, 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 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.