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2004 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 522 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2004 Kia Optima. Across 486 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $300. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 101 verified odometer readings sit above 140,175 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 11, 2019, the newest in Oct 22, 2026. Auction results for the 2004 Kia Optima at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 2004 Kia Optima belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$275
Median final bid
$225–$375
Middle half
$450
Top 10% from
$1,000
Highest
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$350

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 78049535 KNAGD128245336847

Front end · 115,218 mi · Cleveland West, OH, US...

Salvage title · Keys Mar 2, 2026
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$125

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 87029175 KNAGD126445372439

Front end · 188,986 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 27, 2026
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$300

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 97839065 KNAGD126145363357

Front end · 237,131 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 23, 2026
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$450

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 99726965 KNAGD128245312998

Front end · 95,431 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Salvage title · Keys Jan 29, 2026
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$450

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 96157265 KNAGD128945371403

Minor dents & scratches · 179,933 mi · Tanner, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 21, 2026
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$90

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 95986305 KNAGD126X45369934

Front end · 206,204 mi · Reno, NV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 15, 2026
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$10

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 90746095 KNAGD128845296158

Front end · 64,558 mi · Antelope, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Dec 26, 2025
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 93748425 KNAGD128145349007

Rear end · 173,304 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 28, 2025
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$275

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 85505465 KNAGD128945318409

Front end · 316,219 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 28, 2025
2004 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$275

2004 Kia Optima LX

Copart 82149775 KNAGD128X45371409

Front end · 181,548 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 4, 2025

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$0 $130 $270 $400 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $100

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 71 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
97%
$275 2004
Mexico
3%
$163 2004

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 29 sold median $275
IAAI 45 sold median $300

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 2004 Kia Optima sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2004 Kia Optima was $275; half of the 74 sales went for $225 to $375.

Where do 2004 Kia Optima cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (97%), Mexico (3%).

Is a 2004 Kia Optima cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $275, IAAI $300.

How much does a 2004 Kia Optima sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2004 Kia Optima lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 2004 Kia Optima final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 2004 Kia Optima

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

Example VIN history →