Kia Optima torque converter — EX & LX price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $129
- High
- $350
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Torque Converter — EX & LX prices
Pricing for the EX & LX variant of the Kia Optima torque converter, aggregated from 39 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima torque converter (EX & LX) costs $50 to $350, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 39 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$165
Grade B (good)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$35037 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$501 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$751 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$350 | 37 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$50 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$165
Grade B$50
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$350 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the EX & LX priced differently?
This pricing covers the EX & LX variant of the Kia Optima torque converter, based on 39 priced listings across 2 model years (2016, 2017). Its $165 median is 25% above the Kia Optima torque converter overall median of $132.
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 EX & LX cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima torque converter variants
Common questions
Kia Optima torque converter (EX & LX) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima torque converter (EX & LX)?
Based on 39 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima torque converter in the EX & LX variant lists between $50 and $350, with a median asking price of $165.
Which Kia Optima years use the EX & LX torque converter?
The EX & LX variant appears in model years 2016, 2017. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between EX & LX condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $165, Grade B has a median of $50. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.