$650
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 70272426 KNAGE123X85234025
Front end · 84,146 mi · Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 9, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2008 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 1,134 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2008 Kia Optima. Across 1,068 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $400. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 311 verified odometer readings sit above 155,761 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 9, 2026. Auction results for the 2008 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 2008 Kia Optima belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $350
- Median final bid
- $250–$475
- Middle half
- $700
- Top 10% from
- $2,150
- Highest
$775
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 46238741 KNAGE123685245703
Unknown · 106,420 mi · Winder, GA, USA
Keys
Oct 9, 2026
$625
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 46190286 KNAGE123485203904
Side · 80,599 mi · East Freedom, PA, USA
Keys
Oct 7, 2026
$550
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 45402775 KNAGE123085243994
Side · 80,180 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Keys
Oct 6, 2026
$225
2008 Kia Optima EX
Copart 67938596 KNAGE124985244280
Front end · 238,167 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 5, 2026
$650
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 46248933 KNAGE123X85227799
Normal wear · 121,832 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Keys
Oct 5, 2026
$100
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 45925017 KNAGE123785203220
Burn — interior · 129,330 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Oct 5, 2026
$125
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 59231906 KNAGE123285170045
Front end · 0 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 1, 2026
$425
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 43510741 KNAGE123185196040
Front end · 133,482 mi · Crothersville, IN, USA
Keys
Oct 1, 2026
$250
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 46193788 KNAGE123785218218
Normal wear · 131,048 mi · Saint Paul, MN, USA
Keys
Sep 30, 2026
$500
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 46043507 KNAGE123785239165
Rear end · 149,640 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Keys
Sep 30, 2026
$500
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 56396876 KNAGE123885167926
Front end · 0 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 29, 2026
$300
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 65378746 KNAGE123485203630
Rear end · 266,778 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 28, 2026
$225
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 64545416 KNAGE123785244365
Front end · 163,785 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 28, 2026
$325
2008 Kia Optima EX
Copart 68994656 KNAGE124085227884
Front end · 123,372 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 25, 2026
$250
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 65582286 KNAGE123985212355
Front end · 189,161 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 17, 2026
$300
2008 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 46071114 KNAGE123185179173
Normal wear · 224,010 mi · Jurupa Valley, CA, USA
Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$175
2008 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45933528 KNAGE123885199310
Front end · 185,107 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$300
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 61175696 KNAGE123885229762
Front end · 203,534 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 10, 2026
$525
2008 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45388241 KNAGE123285257346
Front end · 198,818 mi · Springfield, NE, USA
Keys
Sep 10, 2026
$450
2008 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45938599 KNAGE123285226663
All over · 132,810 mi · East Windsor, CT, USA
Keys
Sep 10, 2026
$425
2008 Kia Optima LX
Copart 54589236 KNAGE123885209494
Side · 143,427 mi · Freetown, MA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Sep 9, 2026
$175
2008 Kia Optima EX
Copart 66789356 KNAGE124085225665
Front end · 169,924 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 4, 2026
$250
2008 Kia Optima EX
Copart 47184876 KNAGE123385226588
Minor dents & scratches · 180,824 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 4, 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 234 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$325 | 2008 |
| Libya |
|
$550 | 2008 |
| Mexico |
|
$400 | 2008 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$375 | 2008 |
| Canada |
|
$988 | 2008 |
| El Salvador |
|
$275 | 2008 |
| XX |
|
$575 | 2008 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
139 sold
median $325
IAAI
132 sold
median $350
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
Optima years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 2008 Kia Optima sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2008 Kia Optima was $350; half of the 271 sales went for $250 to $475.
Where do 2008 Kia Optima cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (88%), Libya (5%), Mexico (3%).
Is a 2008 Kia Optima cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $325, IAAI $350.
How much does a 2008 Kia Optima sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Kia Optima
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →