Used 2015 Kia Optima tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2015 Kia Optima Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2015 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 20, 2026

Part overview

About the 2015 Kia Optima tailgate

A used 2015 Kia Optima tailgate costs between $90 and $432, with a median of $200 from 223 salvage yard listings.

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 2015 Kia Optima tailgate costs $90 to $432, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 223 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2016 (3 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2015 Kia Optima tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$90
Average
$213
High
$432
400 listings observed · 223 priced listings used · last updated Sep 20, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2015 Kia Optima tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$200
2015 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$345–$725
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), spoiler38 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$225$90 – $432
2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), w/o spoiler29 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$175$125 – $301
2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), LED tail lamps, rear view camera29 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$175$125 – $301
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), rear view camera29 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$175$125 – $301
2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), LED tail lamps, w/o rear view camera28 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$180$100 – $400
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), w/o rear view camera28 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$180$100 – $400
2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), incandescent tail lamps, rear view camera25 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$161$109 – $395
2.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit), incandescent tail lamps, w/o rear view camera17 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$241$106 – $300

Year-specific context

How does the 2015 Kia Optima compare?

The 2015 guide is based on 400 observed listings, including 223 with posted prices. Its $200 median is 33% below the Kia Optima guide's $300 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2015 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2016. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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AC Compressor

$125median
$44$410
02wide ±172%

ABS Module

$120median
$40$453
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$116median
$30$445
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$91median
$30$425
05wide ±215%

Axle Shaft

$100median
$19$450
06wide ±193%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$405
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
08wide ±100%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
$85$765
09wide ±90%

Front Bumper

$283median
$88$600
10wide ±123%

Rear Bumper

$240median
$59$650
11wide ±277%

Car Radio

$128median
$25$735
12wide ±210%

Center Console

$101median
$25$450
13wide ±173%

AC Condenser

$110median
$40$420
14wide ±187%

Control Arm

$75median
$20$301
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±137%

Door Assembly

$261median
$74$791
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±93%

Engine

$3,000median
$450$6,017
19wide ±275%

Engine Computer

$103median
$25$591
20wide ±226%

Exhaust Manifold

$401median
$90$1,899
21wide ±119%

Fender

$145median
$70$415
22wide ±166%

Fog Light

$110median
$20$386
23wide ±132%

Front Seat

$153median
$45$450
24wide ±160%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$30$350
25wide ±135%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$40$445
26wide ±201%

Grille

$140median
$32$595
27wide ±149%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,450
28wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
29wide ±98%

Hood

$344median
$113$788
30wide ±213%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
31spread ±21%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
32wide ±129%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
33wide ±194%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
34wide ±248%

Side Mirror

$125median
$30$650
35wide ±135%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
36wide ±64%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
37wide ±202%

Radiator

$115median
$35$500
38wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
39wide ±126%

Starter

$110median
$30$307
40wide ±193%

Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
41wide ±148%

Steering Rack

$150median
$40$483
42wide ±91%

Steering Wheel

$136median
$35$282
43wide ±197%

Strut

$75median
$25$321
44wide ±275%

Sunroof

$156median
$41$900
45wide ±156%

Tail Light

$120median
$26$400
46wide ±115%

Throttle Body

$73median
$25$193
47wide ±114%

Torque Converter

$132median
$50$350
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

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Transmission

$431median
$75$2,486
50wide ±190%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$32$450
51wide ±111%

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$471median
$192$1,236
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Water Pump

$75median
$20$250
53wide ±242%

Wheels

$119median
$25$600
54wide ±167%

Window Regulator

$112median
$30$405

Common questions

2015 Kia Optima tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2015 Kia Optima tailgate?

Based on 223 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2015 Kia Optima tailgate lists between $90 and $432, with a median asking price of $200.

How much does it cost to replace a 2015 Kia Optima tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2015 Kia Optima tailgate replacement typically runs $345–$725 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $200, 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.

Will a 2015 Kia Optima tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2015 Kia Optima tailgate also appear under model years 2014, 2016, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2015 Kia Optima truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2015 Kia Optima tailgate — median $200, from 223 listings.

2015 Kia Optima Tailgate Cost — Used From $90 to $432