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2006 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 536 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2006 Kia Optima. Across 512 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $375. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 144 verified odometer readings sit above 165,552 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 15, 2019, the newest in Sep 30, 2026. Auction results for the 2006 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 2006 Kia Optima belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$350
Median final bid
$250–$425
Middle half
$500
Top 10% from
$1,400
Highest
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$275

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 69194786 KNAGE124365028552

Front end · 185,018 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 28, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$425

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 61928206 KNAGD126X65462083

Side · 198,472 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 25, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$200

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 66651266 KNAGD128765439250

Front end · 149,224 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 22, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$200

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 51845256 KNAGE124065073920

Rear end · 217,876 mi · North Charleston, SC,...

Salvage title · Keys Sep 4, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$625

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 63940846 KNAGE124665022549

Front end · 188,880 mi · Nashville, TN, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 26, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 65447036 KNAGD128565438825

Front end · 81,307 mi · Pittsburgh South, PA,...

Clean title · Keys Aug 26, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$475

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 53034736 KNAGE123X65028328

Front end · 61,478 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 4, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$450

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 57681336 KNAGD128X65444054

Front end · 96,055 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 3, 2026
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 59326576 KNAGE124965039832

Side · 134,442 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...

Salvage title · Keys Jul 30, 2026

Price index

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

$200 $300 $400 $500 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep $275

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 100 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
87%
$300 2006
Libya
4%
$388 2006
Mexico
4%
$325 2006
United Arab Emirates
3%
$350 2006
United Kingdom
1%
$400 2006
Iraq
1%
$575 2006

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 56 sold median $338
IAAI 60 sold median $350

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 2006 Kia Optima sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2006 Kia Optima was $350; half of the 116 sales went for $250 to $425.

Where do 2006 Kia Optima cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (87%), Libya (4%), Mexico (4%).

Is a 2006 Kia Optima cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $338, IAAI $350.

How much does a 2006 Kia Optima sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Kia Optima

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

Example VIN history →