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FinalBid / Copart + IAAI

Kia Optima auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 167,542 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Kia Optima. Across 157,745 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,400. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 60,763 verified odometer readings sit above 127,145 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 26, 2026. The Kia Optima auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Kia Optima stops losing value.

$950
Median final bid
$550–$1,600
Middle half
$2,400
Top 10% from
$10,400
Highest
2011 Kia Optima SX
Sold
$625

2011 Kia Optima SX

Copart 71184766 KNAGR4A60B5160672

Front end · 166,747 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 20, 2026
2018 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$850

2018 Kia Optima LX

Copart 70974246 5XXGT4L39JG242949

Water/flood · 141,472 mi · Glassboro East, NJ, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 20, 2026
2015 Kia Optima EX
Sold
$725

2015 Kia Optima EX

Copart 68425596 5XXGN4A73FG515133

Front end · 130,286 mi · Seaford, DE, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 20, 2026
2020 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$575

2020 Kia Optima LX

Copart 63395246 5XXGT4L32LG417688

Front end · 58,994 mi · Seaford, DE, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 20, 2026
2020 Kia Optima LX
Sold
$700

2020 Kia Optima LX

Copart 63775776 5XXGT4L33LG392462

Water/flood · 76,632 mi · Honolulu, HI, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 19, 2026
2012 Kia Optima SX
Sold
$700

2012 Kia Optima SX

Copart 69101046 5XXGR4A68CG004914

Rear end · 126,245 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 19, 2026

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$800 $900 $1,000 $1,100 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $900

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2020 2,461
$2,000
2019 3,522
$1,800
2018 3,213
$1,600
2017 2,254
$1,450
2016 4,361
$1,200
2015 6,590
$800
2014 2,893
$725
2013 4,894
$625
2012 2,293
$550
2011 1,242
$525
2010 258
$425
2009 322
$450

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 27,650 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
77%
$825 2015
Mexico
13%
$1,175 2016
United Arab Emirates
3%
$938 2016
Libya
2%
$700 2015
Georgia
2%
$1,963 2019
Nigeria
0.7%
$738 2015
Guatemala
0.4%
$975 2015
El Salvador
0.2%
$875 2016
Azerbaijan
0.2%
$2,838 2018
Dominican Republic
0.2%
$888 2018
Ghana
0.2%
$563 2015
Jordan
0.2%
$500 2013
Other countries 1%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 19,949 sold median $925
IAAI 15,095 sold median $975

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Optima by year

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Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Kia Optima sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Kia Optima was $950; half of the 35,044 sales went for $550 to $1,600.

Where do Kia Optima cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (77%), Mexico (13%), United Arab Emirates (3%).

Is a Kia Optima cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $925, IAAI $975.

What should I pay for a salvage Kia Optima?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Kia Optima with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Kia Optima sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Kia Optima final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Kia Optima would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Kia Optima vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Kia Optima

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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