Salvage 2008 Kia Optima for sale

Browse 24 salvage 2008 Kia Optima vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123385217082 · 72646366

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 139359 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,368Repair 277% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123685229338 · 70225606

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 233025 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ROGERSVILLE, MO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,919Repair 314% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123085204001 · 70694476

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 172572 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: APOPKA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,260

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123285249151 · 63496196

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 183516 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BYRON, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,387

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123485218046 · 60916206

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 254629 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PORTLAND, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$1,783Repair 126% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123685250223 · 68421485

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 137330 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PRAIRIE GROVE, AR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,732

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123X85234025 · 70272426

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 84146 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ARCADIA, FL
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$10Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,748Repair 281% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE124985244280 · 67938596

2.7L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 238167 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CHINA GROVE, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$150Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,554Repair 125% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123285170045 · 59231906

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LAS VEGAS, NV
Title status: PartsOnly

Last bid US$125Oct 1, 2026

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123485203630 · 65378746

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 266778 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,585Repair 129% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123885167926 · 56396876

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$475Sep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,757

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE124085227884 · 68994656

2.7L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 123372 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: COLUMBUS, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Sep 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,203Repair 150% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123885209494 · 54589236

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 143427 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: ASSONET, MA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,559

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE124085225665 · 66789356

2.7L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 169924 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: APPLETON, WI
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 4, 2026

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123885229762 · 61175696

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 203534 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 10, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,954Repair 160% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123985212355 · 65582286

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 189161 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,434Repair 213% of value

Ended

Copart Canada

2008 KIA OPTIMA

KNAGE124585258600 · 65925786

2.7L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 169119 km
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: NISKU, AB
Title status: Salvage

Last bid CA$125Aug 27, 2026Pre-loss value CA$3,350Repair 113% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123985210931 · 65650966

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 106827 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: ELDRIDGE, IA
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Sep 2, 2026

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123385226588 · 47184876

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 180824 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: HARLEYVILLE, SC
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$200Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,497Repair 171% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123985173685 · 64599916

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 119866 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: LAWRENCEBURG, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$300Sep 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,127Repair 121% of value

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123785244365 · 64545416

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 163785 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WOODBURN, OR
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$125Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,343Repair 323% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA

KNAGE123385239275 · 63198336

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 139253 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: HAIL
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: None

Last bid US$900Aug 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,025

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Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA

KNAGE123985238969 · 60694706

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 151791 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: WICHITA, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$250Aug 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,792

Ended

Copart USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGE123385168739 · 61054596

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 169539 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: VANDALISM
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,406Repair 169% of value

That’s all 24 lots.

2008 Kia Optima price data

Median bid: $200
Average bid: $507
Bid range: $10 – $1,200
Avg. retail: $3,371
Typical repair vs value: 129%

Based on 24 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

3 recall campaigns 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTALJan 2012
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTMar 2011
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY'S DOWEL PIN PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED. THE SHIFT LEVER CAN THEN BE MOVED INTO THE PARK (P) POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN THE LAST USED GEAR BEFORE DETACHMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE AND REINSTALL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNER MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 31 MPG
Combined: 25 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,600
CO2: 355 g/mi

Figures for Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L — one of 3 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 2008 Kia Optima sell for?

Across 24 salvage 2008 Kia Optima lots, the median winning-side bid is $200 and the average is $507 (range $10 to $1,200). Pre-loss retail value averages $3,371. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.