Pricing

Last bid

US$900

Pre-loss value

US$5,937

Repair estimate

US$6,695

The repair estimate is 113% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Last bid

US$900

Pre-loss value

US$5,937

Repair estimate

US$6,695

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Estimated total to buy

Last bidUS$900

Est. auction feesUS$498

Estimated totalUS$1,398

Estimate — auction fees only; excludes taxes and transport.

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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 136% 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 #: 68107176
Sale date · Ended: Sep 21, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$6,695
Odometer: 154507 mi
Engine: 2.4L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: BLUE
Body style: SEDAN 4DRAll Sedan lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: AZ - PHOENIX
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: PHOENIX
Postal code: 85043 4706

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Optima
Model year: 2017
Trim: LX/LX Conv/LX Conv Plus/1.6T LX/1.6T LX Tech
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 2.4 L
Engine power: 185 hp
Engine model: G 2.4 DOHC GDI
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA GEORGIA, INC
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
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

3 recall campaigns on record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDec 2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMMar 2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

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.