---
title: "Kia Optima - Auction Values & Market Data"
description: "Kia Optima auction values, recent sales, and market data."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/kia/optima"
type: "vehicle-model"
tags: ["Kia", "Optima", "classic cars", "auction data", "market analysis"]
---

# Kia Optima

## Direct Answer

Recent auction data for the Kia Optima is limited, so there is not enough 12-month sales volume to calculate a reliable current median value. Use year-specific results and comparable sales to estimate value.

## Summary

Recent 12-month auction sales are limited for the Kia Optima. Use comparable sales, year-specific results, mileage, and condition to estimate value.

## Market Overview

Sold price data is limited for this model over the past 12 months. Browse year-specific pricing or use the value estimator for current market guidance.

This vehicle occupies an accessible modern collector segment. Since its introduction in 2015, it has become a staple for Kia enthusiasts.

The availability of various engines and multiple transmissions significantly impacts the resale value. Enthusiasts often prioritize specific mechanical configurations, with manual transmissions and high-performance engines typically commanding a premium in the current auction climate.

## Price Statistics (Last 12 Months)

- **Median Price**: $0
- **25th Percentile**: $0
- **75th Percentile**: $0
- **Total Auctions**: 0

## Vehicle Details

- **First Year**: 2015






## Browse by Year

- [2015 Kia Optima](/kia/optima/year/2015)

## Recent Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2019-05-05 | $14,000 | 0 | St. Louis, MO | Sold |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Is the Kia Optima a good investment?**

Sold price data for the Kia Optima is limited over the past 12 months. Browse historical results and year-specific pricing to evaluate investment potential. Condition, provenance, and rarity remain key value drivers.

**Q: Where are most Kia Optimas sold?**

Most Kia Optima transactions we track occur across sources including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams, where published sale details provide useful market evidence.

## Related Links

- [Price History](/kia/optima/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/kia/optima/value-estimator)
- [Diminished Value Data](/kia/optima/diminished-value-appraisal)
- [All Kia Models](/kia)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.