Kia Optima throttle body — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $77
- High
- $193
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Throttle Body — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima throttle body, aggregated from 99 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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Price summary
A used Kia Optima throttle body (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $25 to $193, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 99 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$65
Grade B (good)$51
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$19383 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$656 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$501 listings
Grade XUngraded$32–$1459 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$193 | 83 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$65 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $32–$145 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$65
Grade B$51
Grade C$50
Ungraded$97
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$193 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Optima throttle body, based on 99 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2017, 2018). Its $65 median is 11% below the Kia Optima throttle body overall median of $73.
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 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima throttle body variants
2.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$71$30 – $1822.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$56$45 – $1612.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$86$42 – $1612.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
2 yrs$86$42 – $1612.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$86$25 – $1612.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)
3 yrs$50$25 – $1612.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)
1 yr$50$45 – $502.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$50$25 – $155Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L)
2 yrs$86$25 – $150Common questions
Kia Optima throttle body (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima throttle body (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo))?
Based on 99 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Kia Optima throttle body in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $25 and $193, with a median asking price of $65.
Which Kia Optima years use the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) throttle body?
The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $65, Grade B has a median of $51, Grade C has a median of $50. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.