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2006 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 1,425 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2006 Kia Optima. Across 1,372 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $400. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 389 verified odometer readings sit above 154,322 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
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$450

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 57050442 KNAGE123165072105

Front end · 141,422 mi · Longview, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 24, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$875

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 59666282 KNAGE124765048559

Front end · 165,349 mi · York Haven, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 24, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$1,700

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 62671692 KNAGE123965074331

Water/flood · 82,483 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 19, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$450

2006 Kia Optima LX

IAAI 34402559 KNAGE123665041559

Repossession · 206,810 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 18, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$700

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 59327342 KNAGE123X65031536

Front end · 164,586 mi · Tifton, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 18, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$600

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 59288712 KNAGE123065030783

Front end · 172,063 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 17, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$775

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 49954652 KNAGE124265039610

Minor dents & scratches · 111,500 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 14, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2006 Kia Optima LX

IAAI 33556962 KNAGE123865050988

Front end · 999,999 mi · Winder, GA, USA

No title • Bill of sale Oct 13, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$550

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 49252262 KNAGE124765028621

All over · 136,214 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 4, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$550

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 56421942 KNAGD126665458368

Front end · 167,065 mi · Portland South, OR, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 3, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$550

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 48373342 KNAGE124765043104

Front end · 109,610 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Sep 30, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold

2006 Kia Optima LX

IAAI 33552911 KNAGE123765023278

Repossession · 187,279 mi · Amarillo, TX, USA

Clean title Sep 28, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$475

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 50308552 KNAGD128065440692

Mechanical · 86,980 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA

Clean title · Keys Sep 28, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$150

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 54004902 KNAGD126865450174

Front end · 170,169 mi · Charleston, WV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 22, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$600

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 56143472 KNAGE123665048771

Front end · 84,199 mi · Louisville, KY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 19, 2022
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$250

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 53266522 KNAGE123865073106

Rear end · 118,952 mi · Wichita, KS, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 19, 2022

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 →