Kia Optima transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $979
- High
- $4,267
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima transmission ?
How much does a used Kia Optima transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima transmission costs $75 to $4,267, with a median asking price of $649. Based on 1,514 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2021 (11 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$600
Grade B (good)$887
Grade C (fair)$1,365
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$4,2671,048 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$2,300129 listings
Grade CVisible wear$150–$2,10139 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$3,654298 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$4,267 | 1,048 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$2,300 | 129 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $150–$2,101 | 39 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$3,654 | 298 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$600
Grade B$887
Grade C$1,365
Ungraded$645
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$4,267 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $649
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,220–$2,450
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), FWD (U760E), ID 30500-0R01047 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$1,365$1,315 – $2,873
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), FWD (U760E), ID 30500-4234047 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$1,365$1,315 – $2,873
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), FWD (U760E), ID 30500-0R03047 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$1,365$1,315 – $2,873
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), AWD, U760E44 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$2,600$1,800 – $3,550
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), AWD, U760F44 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$2,600$1,800 – $3,550
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN J (5th digit, 2ARFXE engine, hybrid)43 listingsInterchange 2015–2021$760$400 – $1,997
AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), FWD (U760E), ID 30500-2125039 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$1,800$1,250 – $4,267
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima transmission cost?
Based on 1,514 listings, a used transmission for the Kia Optima runs $649 at the median, ranging $75–$4,267. That figure comes from 1,514 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN J (5th digit, 2ARFXE engine, hybrid), lists at a $760 median, while AT, (2.5L, 4 cylinder engine), VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine), AWD, U760F commands $2,600, a 242% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $330, while 2022 tops the table at $1,825. Parts from 2011–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 10% below the Ram 1500 ($725), 68% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 74% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
03wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
04wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
05wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
06wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
07wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
08wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
09wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
10wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
11wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
14wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
15wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
16wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
17wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
18wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
19wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
20wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
21wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
22wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
23wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
24wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
27wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
28wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
29spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$1,133
Optima$649
$484 diff4,235 listings
TransmissioncompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$1,037
Optima$649
$388 diff3,912 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$1,960
Optima$649
$1,311 diff3,674 listings
TransmissioncompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$1,064
Optima$649
$415 diff3,606 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$1,144
Optima$649
$495 diff3,546 listings
TransmissioncompareKiaSorentovsKiaOptima
Sorento$770
Optima$649
$121 diff3,518 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$2,040median
$150$5,300
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$110$3,594
Kiawide ±239%
Kia Forte
$663median
$100$3,265
Kiawide ±100%
Kia Seltos
$823median
$202$1,850
Kiawide ±745%
Kia Sorento
$770median
$100$11,573
Kiawide ±271%
Kia Soul
$998median
$89$5,500
Kiawide ±204%
Kia Sportage
$908median
$100$3,800
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Telluride
$995median
$434$2,700
Common questions
Kia Optima transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Kia Optima?
Based on 1,514 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima transmission lists between $75 and $4,267, with a median asking price of $649.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima transmission?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima transmission replacement typically runs $1,220–$2,450 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $649, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 7 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 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima transmission listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 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 gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Kia Optima transmission prices on this page apply — median $649, from 1,514 salvage yard listings.