What's a wrecked KIA Optima worth?
5,301 wrecked KIA Optimas sold at US auctions in the last 6 months across 11 model years (2009 to 2020).
Medians run from $250 for the 2009 up to $650 for the 2019.
Across the newest 8 years (2013 to 2020), each model year newer adds about $50 to the median.
The 2015 is the most traded, with 954 sales.
Wrecked Optima prices by year
| Year | Typical range | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | $250–$1,200 | $600 | 466 |
| 2019 Optima | $250–$1,250 | $650 | 598 |
| 2018 Optima | $275–$1,150 | $600 | 584 |
| 2017 Optima | $250–$1,000 | $525 | 399 |
| 2016 Optima | $225–$725 | $425 | 740 |
| 2015 Optima | $200–$525 | $325 | 954 |
| 2014 Optima | $200–$550 | $300 | 410 |
| 2013 Optima | $200–$450 | $325 | 645 |
| 2012 Optima | $200–$400 | $275 | 304 |
| 2011 Optima | $175–$375 | $250 | 142 |
| 2009 Optima | $175–$400 | $250 | 59 |
Typical range = 25th to 75th percentile of sale prices, every condition from lightly damaged to non-running.
Common questions about wrecked Optimas
How much is a wrecked KIA Optima worth?
It depends mostly on the year and the damage. Medians over the last 6 months ran from $250 (2011) to $650 (2019). Pick your year below for its range, or get a free estimate for your exact car.
Which wrecked KIA Optima year sells for the most?
The 2019, at a median of $650. Newer years usually sell higher, but how many light-damage runners sold in a given year moves the median too.
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Figures are aggregate US auction sale results over the trailing 6 months, rounded to $25. Informational only — not an offer to purchase or an appraisal of any specific vehicle.