Kia Optima torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $141
- High
- $1,000
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima torque converter ?
How much does a used Kia Optima torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima torque converter costs $50 to $1,000, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 113 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (9 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$1,000105 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$503 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$75–$755 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$1,000 | 105 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$50 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$50
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$1,000 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $600–$1,625
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown
Search using Kia Optima and similar models
3 listings$50$50 – $280Search using only Kia Optima
3 listings$50$50 – $280SX
1 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$225$225 – $225Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima torque converter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima torque converter cost?
Based on 113 listings, a used torque converter for the Kia Optima runs $125 at the median, ranging $50–$1,000. That figure comes from 113 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 164% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $132.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Search using Kia Optima and similar models, lists at a $50 median, while SX commands $225, a 350% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2015 tops the table at $1,000. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 42% below the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 80% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 14% below the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used torque converter: 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.
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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
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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 ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
32wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
33wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
34wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
35wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
36wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
37wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
38wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
39wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
40wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
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 torque converter prices
Torque Convertercompare
ChevyTraxvsKiaOptima
Trax$141
Optima$125
$16 diff312 listings
Torque ConvertercompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaOptima
Sonata$135
Optima$125
$10 diff274 listings
Torque ConvertercompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$755
Optima$125
$630 diff252 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyMalibuvsKiaOptima
Malibu$167
Optima$125
$42 diff250 listings
Torque ConvertercompareKiaOptimavsDodgeCharger
Optima$125
Charger$250
$125 diff223 listings
Torque ConvertercompareKiaOptimavsToyotaCamry
Optima$125
Camry$360
$235 diff206 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±69%
Acura MDX
$400median
$199$750
Acurawide ±156%
Acura RDX
$200median
$70$695
BMWspread ±24%
BMW X3
$250median
$132$250
BMWspread ±59%
BMW X5
$210median
$200$449
Chevytight ±5%
Chevy Colorado
$275median
$248$275
Chevywide ±119%
Chevy Equinox
$145median
$55$400
Kiawide ±89%
Kia Forte
$225median
$99$500
Kiaspread ±40%
Kia Sorento
$250median
$100$300
Kiawide ±63%
Kia Soul
$100median
$100$225
Kiawide ±104%
Kia Sportage
$231median
$95$574
Kiawide ±68%
Kia Telluride
$225median
$95$400
Kia
Kia Seltos
Price data updating
Common questions
Kia Optima torque converter FAQ
How much is a used torque converter for a Kia Optima?
Based on 113 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima torque converter lists between $50 and $1,000, with a median asking price of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima torque converter?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima torque converter replacement typically runs $600–$1,625 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima torque converter?
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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima torque converter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima torque converter listings appear across model years 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 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 transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Kia Optima torque converter prices on this page apply — median $125, from 113 salvage yard listings.