2009 Kia Optima, LX — VIN KNAGE228X95358850

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Sale dateOctober 6, 2026

VAN NUYS, CA

Row R150

Ended · 13 days ago

Copart USAInsurance sellerRuns & drivesKeysCA · SalvageAll salvage Kia All Kia Optima Salvage lots in California

About this 2009 Kia Optima

This 2009 Kia Optima was offered by Copart USA at Van Nuys, CA, with its primary damage recorded as “rear end”. Bidding ended at $250 on October 8, 2026. Across 4,212 Kia Optima lots we have tracked, the median bid is $1,302; this one is 81% below it. For 2009 models alone the median is $900, over 38 lots. Its repair estimate is 70% of its $5,994 pre-loss value, against a median of 100% for this model. Among Kia Optima lots with a recorded damage, 17% have the same primary damage as this one. We have seen this car come to auction 2 times since October 2, 2026.

You're viewing an archived listing — this auction ended on October 6, 2026.

Sales historyEvery listing we've tracked for this VIN, with the last bid we saw on each.

Pricing

Last bid

US$250

Pre-loss value

US$5,994

Repair estimate

US$4,181

The repair estimate is 70% of the retail value. Close to the car's value. See lots at ≤ 75%

Estimated totalUS$1,724

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Pricing

Last bid

US$250

Pre-loss value

US$5,994

Repair estimate

US$4,181

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Estimated total to buy

Last bidUS$1,200

Est. auction feesUS$524

Estimated totalUS$1,724

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 99% of the retail estimate.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 71060606
Sale date · Ended: Oct 6, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Branch: CA - VAN NUYS
Storage location: VAN NUYS, CA
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: Rear EndAll Rear-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage (SC)
Repair estimate: $4181.00
Odometer: 108,855 mi
Trim: LX
Engine: 2.4L · 4 cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Fuel: GasAll Gasoline lots
Colour: White
Body style: SedanAll Sedan lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: CA - VAN NUYS
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Starts: Yes
Drive train: Front Wheel Drive
City: Van Nuys
Postal code: 91405-1509

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Optima
Model year: 2009
Trim: MG
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Displacement: 2.4 L
Engine model: Theta - II
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA CORPORATION
Assembly country: SOUTH KOREA
Assembly plant: HWASUNG
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign on record

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHApr 2013
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.