Kia Optima water pump price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $95
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima water pump ?
How much does a used Kia Optima water pump cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima water pump costs $20 to $375, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 353 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (13 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$85
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$237231 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$25044 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$702 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$37576 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$237 | 231 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $29–$250 | 44 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$70 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$375 | 76 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$85
Grade C$70
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$375 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima water pump replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$825
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for water pump replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed; timing belt replacement recommended if belt-driven. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full water pump replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima water pump cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima water pump cost?
A used Kia Optima water pump costs between $20 and $375, with a median asking price of $75. That figure comes from 353 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 7% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 5.0L, lists at a $65 median, while 3.5L (turbo) commands $165, a 154% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $60, while 2016 tops the table at $149. Parts from 2015–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 48% below the Mercedes E Class ($144), 57% below the BMW X5 ($175), and 12% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($85) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used water pump: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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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 ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
20wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
21wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
22wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
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 water pump prices
Water Pumpcompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$144
Optima$75
$69 diff3,306 listings
Water PumpcompareToyotaPriusvsKiaOptima
Prius$75
Optima$75
$0 diff1,161 listings
Water PumpcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$147
Optima$75
$72 diff1,045 listings
Water PumpcompareHondaAccordvsKiaOptima
Accord$100
Optima$75
$25 diff970 listings
Water PumpcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaOptima
Camry$140
Optima$75
$65 diff906 listings
Water PumpcompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$65
Optima$75
$10 diff739 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acuraspread ±56%
Acura MDX
$50median
$30$86
Acurawide ±861%
Acura RDX
$103median
$25$1,799
BMWwide ±193%
BMW X3
$149median
$25$600
BMWwide ±459%
BMW X5
$175median
$25$1,630
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$24$250
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$50median
$20$230
Kiawide ±145%
Kia Forte
$65median
$20$209
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Seltos
$40median
$20$137
Kiawide ±160%
Kia Sorento
$100median
$20$340
Kiawide ±133%
Kia Soul
$96median
$20$275
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Sportage
$109median
$25$340
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Telluride
$145median
$40$350
Common questions
Kia Optima water pump FAQ
How much is a used water pump for a Kia Optima?
Based on 353 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima water pump lists between $20 and $375, with a median asking price of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima water pump?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima water pump replacement typically runs $265–$825 all-in: the median used water pump for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for water pump replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed; timing belt replacement recommended if belt-driven. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima water pump?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima water pump years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima water pump 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 coolant pump?
A coolant pump is another name for a water pump. The Kia Optima water pump prices on this page apply — median $75, from 353 salvage yard listings.