$475
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 50330426 KNAGE124265035055
Front end · 182,206 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 8, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2006 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 1,417 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2006 Kia Optima. Across 1,326 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $400. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 302 verified odometer readings sit above 156,943 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 27, 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
$525
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 47299746 KNAGE123465062703
Front end · 149,429 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 6, 2026
$250
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 44692786 KNAGE123465023402
All over · 286,486 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 5, 2026
$125
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 45602096 KNAGE123465074978
Burn — engine · 0 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Non-repairable
Apr 30, 2026
$300
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 95729635 KNAGE123165023468
Front end · 185,190 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 29, 2026
$200
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 44755368 KNAGE124265020636
Burn — interior · 1 mi · Fontana, CA, USA
Non-repairable
Apr 28, 2026
$350
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 44646102 KNAGE123965056539
Front end · 98,117 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 17, 2026
$350
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 72701425 KNAGD126765453812
Front end · 149,708 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 16, 2026
$400
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 92092435 KNAGE123665054084
Rear end · 221,113 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 16, 2026
$425
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 42891456 KNAGE123465054424
Theft · 415,316 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 15, 2026
$300
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 45769606 KNAGE124465022744
Front end · 137,320 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 14, 2026
$300
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 45681166 KNAGE123265039548
Front end · 121,454 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title
Apr 14, 2026
$125
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 74646195 KNAGE124765024505
Side · 0 mi · Napa, CA, USA
No title • Bill of sale
Apr 13, 2026
$375
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 46162096 KNAGE123465067190
Side · 213,646 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 13, 2026
$325
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 48232556 KNAGD126565468759
Mechanical · 218,218 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 8, 2026
$275
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 44501515 KNAGE124565021411
Rear end · 132,404 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Apr 6, 2026
$225
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 76951855 KNAGE124665034314
Front end · 0 mi · Mobile, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 30, 2026
$90
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 75640065 KNAGD128665438154
Front end · 129,105 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 26, 2026
$350
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 93697405 KNAGD128X65443079
All over · 0 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 19, 2026
$250
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 77522915 KNAGE123565056957
Front end · 242,410 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 16, 2026
$300
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 44323675 KNAGE124565022316
Side · 174,739 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 12, 2026
$425
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 75175225 KNAGE124X65066618
Rear end · 103,968 mi · Exeter, RI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 5, 2026
$575
2006 Kia Optima LX
Copart 73085695 KNAGE123X65027874
Front end · 100,708 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 2, 2026
$225
2006 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 44328816 KNAGE124165065924
Front end · 1 mi · Orlando, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 25, 2026
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
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 |
|
$300 | 2006 |
| Libya |
|
$388 | 2006 |
| Mexico |
|
$325 | 2006 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$350 | 2006 |
| United Kingdom |
|
$400 | 2006 |
| Iraq |
|
$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
Optima years
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 →