2017 Kia Optima torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $163
- High
- $236
Year-specific price guide
Used 2017 Kia Optima Torque Converter prices
Year-specific used torque converter pricing for the 2017 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary
A used 2017 Kia Optima torque converter costs $75 to $236, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2017 (3 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$165
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$23612 listings
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$236 | 12 | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Replacement cost
What is the 2017 Kia Optima torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $165
- 2017 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $640–$1,665
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2017 Kia Optima compare?
The 2017 guide is based on 15 observed listings, including 12 with posted prices. Its $165 median is 32% above the Kia Optima guide's $125 median.
Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 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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What does a Kia Optima torque converter cost in other years?
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Common questions
2017 Kia Optima torque converter FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Kia Optima torque converter?
Based on 12 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Optima torque converter lists between $75 and $236, with a median asking price of $165.
How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Kia Optima torque converter?
Using a used part, a 2017 Kia Optima torque converter replacement typically runs $640–$1,665 all-in: the median used torque converter for this year lists at $165, 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.
Will a 2017 Kia Optima torque converter fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Optima torque converter also appear under model years 2015, 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 2017 Kia Optima transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Kia Optima torque converter — median $165, from 12 listings.