Kia Optima window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $120
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima window regulator?
Asking prices from 219 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Kia Optima 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 Optima window regulator costs $30 to $405, with a median asking price of $112. Based on 579 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2022 (9 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$126
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$405391 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$314134 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$17754 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$405 | 391 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$314 | 134 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$177 | 54 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$106
Grade B$126
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima window regulator is listed
We found priced Kia Optima window regulator listings at 219 salvage yards across 27 states. California supplies the most, with 96 listings (17% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $75, while California yards ask $141, 88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 96 | 21 | $141+26% |
| Indiana | 66 | 20 | $75-33% |
| Illinois | 59 | 21 | $119+6% |
| Arizona | 48 | 10 | $82-27% |
| Michigan | 47 | 23 | $130+16% |
| Florida | 41 | 16 | $116+4% |
| Wisconsin | 30 | 14 | $86-23% |
| Ohio | 29 | 15 | $126+13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $112 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $112
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$485
- 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 Optima window regulator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH, lists at a $86 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH commands $145, a 69% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $86, while 2019 tops the table at $126. Parts from 2014–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 24% below the Ford Transit ($148), 7% below the Ram 1500 ($120), and 33% below the Ram 2500 ($166) 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 Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±151%
Tail Light
$124median
$26$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±242%
Wheels
$119median
$25$600
04wide ±217%
Grille
$140median
$30$638
05wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±280%
Transmission
$431median
$75$2,486
08wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
09wide ±211%
Radiator
$110median
$35$500
10wide ±173%
AC Condenser
$110median
$40$420
11wide ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±148%
AC Compressor
$125median
$40$410
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
FordTransitvsKiaOptima
Transit$148
Optima$112
$36 diff5,348 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsKiaOptima
2500$166
Optima$112
$54 diff3,893 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsKiaOptima
3500$166
Optima$112
$54 diff3,606 listings
Window RegulatorcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$144
Optima$112
$32 diff2,777 listings
Window RegulatorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$100
Optima$112
$12 diff2,339 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordF250vsKiaOptima
F250$187
Optima$112
$75 diff2,255 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 ±121%
Kia K5
$116median
$40$321
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 Optima window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $112 across 579 priced listings from 219 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $106. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima window regulator?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima window regulator replacement typically runs $205–$485 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $112, 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 Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima window regulator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.