2016 Kia Optima transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $682
- High
- $2,455
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Kia Optima Transmission prices
Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Kia Optima transmission
A used 2016 Kia Optima transmission costs between $100 and $2,455, with a median of $400 from 199 salvage yard listings.
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used 2016 Kia Optima transmission costs $100 to $2,455, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 199 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$350
Grade B (good)$208
Grade C (fair)$850
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$137–$2,455158 listings
Grade BStandard used$165–$1,0008 listings
Grade CVisible wear$850–$8501 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$1,80032 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $137–$2,455 | 158 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $165–$1,000 | 8 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $850–$850 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$1,800 | 32 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$350
Grade B$208
Grade C$850
Ungraded$590
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$2,455 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Kia Optima transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $400
- 2016 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $970–$2,200
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
AT, 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)48 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$165$165 – $500
AT, 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)40 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$263$100 – $477
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 247 observed listings, including 199 with posted prices. Its $400 median is 7% below the Kia Optima guide's $431 median.
Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 7 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.
Compare model years
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Common questions
2016 Kia Optima transmission FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima transmission?
Based on 199 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima transmission lists between $100 and $2,455, with a median asking price of $400.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima transmission?
Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima transmission replacement typically runs $970–$2,200 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $400, 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.
Will a 2016 Kia Optima transmission fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima transmission also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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 2016 Kia Optima gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Optima transmission — median $400, from 199 listings.