Kia K5 window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $137
- High
- $321
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 window regulator?
Asking prices from 248 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
SK
Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 28, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia K5 window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used Kia K5 window regulator costs $40 to $321, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 428 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2026 (6 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$151
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$321248 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$268171 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1259 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$321 | 248 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$268 | 171 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$125 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$151
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$321 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 window regulator is listed
We found priced Kia K5 window regulator listings at 248 salvage yards across 41 states. Ohio supplies the most, with 174 listings (11% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $100, while Missouri yards ask $150, 50% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 174 | 16 | $118+2% |
| Michigan | 135 | 21 | $125+8% |
| Georgia | 122 | 16 | $100-14% |
| Missouri | 108 | 13 | $150+29% |
| Texas | 102 | 17 | $111-4% |
| Illinois | 100 | 13 | $125+8% |
| North Carolina | 92 | 15 | $105-9% |
| Florida | 92 | 13 | $116 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $116 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$490
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 window regulator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2025 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 3% below the Ram 1500 ($120), 30% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 22% below the Ford Transit ($148) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
Ram1500vsKiaK5
1500$120
K5$116
$4 diff3,828 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsKiaK5
2500$166
K5$116
$50 diff3,742 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordTransitvsKiaK5
Transit$148
K5$116
$32 diff3,558 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$150
K5$116
$34 diff3,535 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsKiaK5
3500$166
K5$116
$50 diff3,455 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaK5
1500$121
K5$116
$5 diff3,424 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Kiawide ±185%
Kia Forte
$82median
$30$333
Kiawide ±167%
Kia Optima
$112median
$30$405
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Seltos
$123median
$35$315
Kiawide ±141%
Kia Sorento
$131median
$40$410
Kiawide ±141%
Kia Soul
$100median
$40$321
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Sportage
$111median
$29$321
Kiawide ±113%
Kia Telluride
$157median
$50$405
Common questions
Kia K5 window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $116 across 428 priced listings from 248 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 window regulator?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 window regulator replacement typically runs $210–$490 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 window regulator fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.