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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
$525

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 37731500 KNAGE124365074317

Front end · 186,501 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 2, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$500

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 39170370 KNAGE123X65066397

Minor dents & scratches · 178,255 mi · West Warren, MA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 1, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$300

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 37598480 KNAGE124965037790

Rear end · 158,507 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 23, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$325

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 39778060 KNAGE124265057668

Front end · 999,999 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 19, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$650

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 38938060 KNAGE124865059957

Side · 60,092 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 12, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$825

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 35682390 KNAGE123365044130

Front end · 150,708 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 8, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$725

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 38095950 KNAGE124365027434

Front end · 157,617 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 5, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 37557700 KNAGD128665458355

Rear end · 87,832 mi · Louisville, KY, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Jun 4, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$1,200

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 38829650 KNAGE123965049610

Minor dents & scratches · 147,154 mi · Louisville, KY, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 4, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2006 Kia Optima LX

IAAI 26956549 KNAGE124265066175

Rear end · 249,572 mi · Winder, GA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Jun 4, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$475

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 36932770 KNAGE124565063173

Rear end · 175,838 mi · Hartford, CT, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 2, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$425

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 38466750 KNAGE124965035957

Minor dents & scratches · 224,655 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 29, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$625

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 35512900 KNAGE123765027752

All over · 222,144 mi · Columbia, SC, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 29, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$400

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 35842740 KNAGE123765074263

Front end · 205,754 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 28, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 36496770 KNAGE124965028782

Normal wear · 171,423 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...

Clean title · Keys May 18, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$450

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 36321610 KNAGD128665442298

Front end · 137,233 mi · South Boston, MA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 18, 2020
2006 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$1,100

2006 Kia Optima LX

Copart 37367330 KNAGD126665467099

Minor dents & scratches · 87,114 mi · South Boston, MA, USA

Clean title · Keys May 18, 2020

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 →