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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
$475

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 60186991 KNAGE124665073825

Front end · 115,774 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 24, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$875

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 65357421 KNAGE123565056067

Minor dents & scratches · 165,800 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA

Clean title · Keys Nov 23, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$575

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 55229181 KNAGE123465060871

Normal wear · 165,299 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA

Clean title · Keys Nov 23, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$625

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 62830241 KNAGD126465457137

Front end · 90,288 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 22, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$475

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 60301791 KNAGE123565076111

Rollover · 999,999 mi · Louisville, KY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 18, 2021
Sold
$550

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 64177661 KNAGE124565050701

Mechanical · 186,358 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 17, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$725

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 58974661 KNAGE123165020411

Front end · 240,058 mi · Savannah, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 15, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$600

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 49338641 KNAGE124365034318

Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Miami Central, FL, USA

Non-repairable Nov 15, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$475

2006 Kia Optima LX

IAAI 31425991 KNAGE124165029568

Rear end · 205,208 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...

Salvage title · Keys Nov 3, 2021
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$875

2006 Kia Optima LX

IAAI 27311441 KNAGE124365047313

Side · 148,514 mi · Austin, TX, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Oct 5, 2021

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 →