Kia Optima turbocharger price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $491
- High
- $1,155
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima turbocharger ?
How much does a used Kia Optima turbocharger cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima turbocharger costs $100 to $1,155, with a median asking price of $474. Based on 379 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$484
Grade B (good)$353
Grade C (fair)$500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$1,155277 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$66847 listings
Grade CVisible wear$488–$5124 listings
Grade XUngraded$250–$95051 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$1,155 | 277 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$668 | 47 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $488–$512 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $250–$950 | 51 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$484
Grade B$353
Grade C$500
Ungraded$500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$1,155 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima turbocharger replacement cost?
- Used part
- $474
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $380–$1,200
- 4–8 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $855–$1,675
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for turbocharger replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include oil and filter change, and inspection of oil feed lines. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima turbocharger cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima turbocharger cost?
A used Kia Optima turbocharger costs between $100 and $1,155, with a median asking price of $474. That figure comes from 379 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), lists at a $400 median, while 2.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo) commands $500, a 25% 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 $423, while 2018 tops the table at $571. Parts from 2011–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 38% above the Ford F150 ($344), 17% below the Mercedes C Class ($571), and 21% below the Honda Civic ($600) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used turbocharger: what to check
- Check shaft play. Any detectable radial movement means the bearing is worn.
- Ask for donor mileage and oil-change history if available; oil starvation kills turbos.
- Inspect the compressor wheel for chipped blades from debris ingestion.
- Budget for new oil feed and return lines. Reusing clogged lines destroys replacement turbos.
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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 ±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 turbocharger prices
Turbochargercompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$571
Optima$474
$97 diff1,875 listings
TurbochargercompareHondaCivicvsKiaOptima
Civic$600
Optima$474
$126 diff1,795 listings
TurbochargercompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$825
Optima$474
$351 diff1,465 listings
TurbochargercompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaOptima
Sonata$485
Optima$474
$11 diff1,090 listings
TurbochargercompareFordBroncovsKiaOptima
Bronco$451
Optima$474
$23 diff1,067 listings
TurbochargercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$386
Optima$474
$88 diff1,016 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±290%
Acura MDX
$325median
$100$1,988
Acurawide ±137%
Acura RDX
$309median
$100$945
BMWwide ±332%
BMW X3
$515median
$75$3,496
BMWwide ±228%
BMW X5
$505median
$72$2,374
Chevywide ±207%
Chevy Colorado
$450median
$100$1,960
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Equinox
$210median
$30$903
Kiawide ±99%
Kia Forte
$392median
$100$876
Kiawide ±75%
Kia Seltos
$368median
$200$752
Kiawide ±172%
Kia Sorento
$388median
$140$1,476
Kiawide ±131%
Kia Soul
$291median
$86$850
Kiawide ±226%
Kia Sportage
$275median
$35$1,279
Kiawide ±113%
Kia Telluride
$450median
$139$1,155
Common questions
Kia Optima turbocharger FAQ
How much is a used turbocharger for a Kia Optima?
Based on 379 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima turbocharger lists between $100 and $1,155, with a median asking price of $474.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima turbocharger?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima turbocharger replacement typically runs $855–$1,675 all-in: the median used turbocharger for this model lists at $474, and independent-shop labor for turbocharger replacement typically takes 4–8 hours at $95–$150/hr ($380–$1,200). The labor figure does not include oil and filter change, and inspection of oil feed lines. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima turbocharger?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima turbocharger years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima turbocharger listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 turbo?
A turbo is another name for a turbocharger. The Kia Optima turbocharger prices on this page apply — median $474, from 379 salvage yard listings.