Used Kia Optima water pump – 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)

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Kia Optima Water Pump — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) prices

Pricing for the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima water pump, aggregated from 41 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.

2016 Kia Optima · 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)

$25

median asking price

3 priced listings · $25–$75

Price summary

A used Kia Optima water pump (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) costs $25 to $173, with a median asking price of $60. Based on 41 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$65
Grade B (good)$50

Kia Optima water pump — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) price snapshot

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$25
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$64
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$173
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$17328 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$853 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25–$7510 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$173 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima water pump, based on 41 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2017, 2018). Its $60 median is 20% below the Kia Optima water pump overall median of $75.

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 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) cost by year?

20163 listings$25$25 – $75201724 listings$60$28 – $173201814 listings$65$25 – $100

Other trims

Other Kia Optima water pump variants

Full Optima guide

2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), belt driven

1 yr$150$80 – $150

2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), electric, alternator

1 yr$150$95 – $154

2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), electric, heater

1 yr$150$100 – $375

1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)

2 yrs$75$20 – $149

2.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)

2 yrs$60$25 – $173

2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), RH engine compartment

2 yrs$75$50 – $250

2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), RH engine compartment

2 yrs$75$50 – $250

2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), RH engine compartment

2 yrs$75$50 – $250

Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), RH engine compartment

1 yr$75$50 – $250

Common questions

Kia Optima water pump (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used Kia Optima water pump (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit))?

Based on 41 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Kia Optima water pump in the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant lists between $25 and $173, with a median asking price of $60.

Which Kia Optima years use the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) water pump?

The 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $65, Grade B has a median of $50. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.