$800
2012 Kia Optima SX
IAAI 46289083 5XXGR4A63CG054734
Normal wear · 172,864 mi · Crothersville, IN, USA
Keys
Oct 16, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2012 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 8,267 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2012 Kia Optima. Across 7,644 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $850. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 3,870 verified odometer readings sit above 159,877 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 9, 2019, the newest in Oct 16, 2026. Auction results for the 2012 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 2012 Kia Optima belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $550
- Median final bid
- $400–$850
- Middle half
- $1,200
- Top 10% from
- $3,500
- Highest
$275
2012 Kia Optima SX
Copart 53449286 5XXGR4A62CG056037
Front end · 90,153 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 16, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Optima SX
Copart 61931316 5XXGR4A63CG080444
Front end · 318,191 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 16, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Optima SX
Copart 72997896 5XXGR4A67CG057376
Minor dents & scratches · 200,480 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 15, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Optima SX
Copart 70983326 5XXGR4A68CG025407
Rear end · 212,007 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 15, 2026
2012 Kia Optima LX
Copart 79110225 5XXGM4A77CG076680
Minor dents & scratches · 151,228 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 15, 2026
$675
2012 Kia Optima SX
Copart 68881536 5XXGR4A67CG079698
Rear end · 236,092 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 14, 2026
$625
2012 Kia Optima LX
Copart 56713366 KNAGM4A77C5271373
Front end · 181,421 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Salvage title
Oct 14, 2026
$475
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
Copart 71236966 KNAGM4AD2C5012103
Side · 0 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Clean title · Keys
Oct 14, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
IAAI 46073153 KNAGM4AD8C5035157
Undercarriage · 198,618 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45851015 5XXGN4A6XCG029955
All over · 144,320 mi · New Philadelphia, OH,...
Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
Copart 61490346 KNAGM4AD9C5031103
Front end · 192,261 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 66109236 5XXGN4A63CG055104
Front end · 225,005 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$625
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 68936546 5XXGN4A74CG065567
Mechanical · 181,904 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$375
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 69149476 5XXGN4A72CG079922
Side · 215,121 mi · Tampa North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$475
2012 Kia Optima LX
Copart 70514066 5XXGM4A70CG081560
Front end · 288,302 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$650
2012 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 46134990 5XXGN4A78CG031275
Normal wear · 1 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Keys
Oct 13, 2026
$200
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 70696796 5XXGN4A79CG076533
Front end · 206,994 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 12, 2026
$1,250
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 69890306 5XXGN4A63CG030459
Side · 86,703 mi · Milwaukee South, WI, U...
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 12, 2026
$850
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 68733586 5XXGN4A72CG080939
Side · 113,219 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 12, 2026
$825
2012 Kia Optima SX
Copart 65987046 5XXGR4A68CG082299
Side · 166,506 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 9, 2026
$925
2012 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45112576 5XXGN4A71CG010123
Front end · 179,277 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Keys
Oct 9, 2026
$475
2012 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45296146 5XXGN4A70CG081068
Front end · 193,351 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Keys
Oct 9, 2026
$825
2012 Kia Optima EX
Copart 68025316 5XXGN4A70CG083600
Front end · 132,444 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 9, 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 1,870 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$500 | 2012 |
| Mexico |
|
$750 | 2012 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$550 | 2012 |
| Libya |
|
$488 | 2012 |
| Nigeria |
|
$725 | 2012 |
| Ghana |
|
$375 | 2012 |
| Guatemala |
|
$650 | 2012 |
| Jordan |
|
$450 | 2012 |
| XX |
|
$800 | 2012 |
| Germany |
|
$500 | 2012 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$675 | 2012 |
| Dominican Republic |
|
$688 | 2012 |
| Other countries | 1% |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
1,270 sold
median $550
IAAI
1,023 sold
median $575
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
Optima years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 2012 Kia Optima sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2012 Kia Optima was $550; half of the 2,293 sales went for $400 to $850.
Where do 2012 Kia Optima cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (82%), Mexico (11%), United Arab Emirates (2%).
Is a 2012 Kia Optima cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $550, IAAI $575.
How much does a 2012 Kia Optima sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Kia Optima
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →