Used 2016 Kia Optima window regulator from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Kia Optima Window Regulator prices

Year-specific used window regulator pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 10, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Kia Optima window regulator

A used 2016 Kia Optima window regulator costs between $35 and $207, with a median of $86 from 79 salvage yard listings.

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 2016 Kia Optima window regulator costs $35 to $207, with a median asking price of $86. Based on 79 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2016 (3 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$86
Grade B (good)$70

2016 Kia Optima window regulator price snapshot

USD
Low
$35
Average
$95
High
$207
112 listings observed · 79 priced listings used · last updated Sep 10, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$20764 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$1584 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$12511 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$207 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Kia Optima window regulator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$86
2016 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$180–$460
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

US built, RH40 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$90$35 – $207
US built, LH29 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$75$35 – $175
Korea built, RH10 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$125$50 – $195

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 112 observed listings, including 79 with posted prices. Its $86 median is 23% below the Kia Optima guide's $112 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Kia Optima window regulator FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima window regulator?

Based on 79 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima window regulator lists between $35 and $207, with a median asking price of $86.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima window regulator?

Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima window regulator replacement typically runs $180–$460 all-in: the median used window regulator for this year lists at $86, 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.

Will a 2016 Kia Optima window regulator fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima window regulator also appear under model years 2014, 2015, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Kia Optima window motor?

A window motor is another name for a window regulator. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Optima window regulator — median $86, from 79 listings.

2016 Kia Optima Window Regulator Cost — Used From $35 to $207