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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A60B5160672 · 71184766

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 166,747 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Grantville, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,172

Copart Canada

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A74B5233997 · 71007036

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

Odometer: 0 km
Primary damage: Top/Roof
Storage location: Cookstown, ON
Title status: Salvage

Current bid CA$375Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value CA$2,518Repair 222% of value

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A73B5087026 · 72982296

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

Odometer: 144,458 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: San Diego, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,575

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77B5130091 · 68240756

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

Odometer: 229,627 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Gainesville, GA
Title status: Salvage

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,942Repair 182% of value

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A74B5063799 · 70325506

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

Odometer: 177,463 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Gastonia, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$175Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,019

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A66B5087369 · 56831686

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 245,460 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Savannah, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,166

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A68B5142002 · 70727976

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: All Over
Storage location: Woodhaven, MI

Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,615Repair 418% of value

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A67B5185083 · 67700076

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Undercarriage
Storage location: Barberton, OH

Buy now US$625Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,650

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A66B5142676 · 52249966

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 93,091 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,976

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76B5127151 · 58158906

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

Odometer: 209,740 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Exeter, RI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,200

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A73B5055504 · 73278776

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

Odometer: 122,911 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Northfield, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,344

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A7XB5168933 · 72666006

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

Odometer: 147,135 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Marlboro, NY
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,218Oct 19, 2026

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A72B5102986 · 69966886

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

Odometer: 235,538 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Cahokia Heights, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,577Repair 108% of value

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A76B5052593 · 66059066

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

Odometer: 56,079 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Ham Lake, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,171

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77B5071396 · 48398435

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

Odometer: 124,389 mi
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Greenwood, NE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76B5154494 · 66031746

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Rapid City, SD

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,459Repair 105% of value

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A79B5081752 · 70257976

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

Odometer: 235,482 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Chicago Heights, IL
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,716Repair 135% of value

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX TURBO

KNAGR4A65B5120460 · 45918646

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Burn
Storage location: Glassboro, NJ
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,182Repair 450% of value

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX TURBO

KNAGN4A60B5085502 · 69559966

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 133,256 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Grand Prairie, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,775

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A70B5122401 · 60849306

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

Odometer: 127,772 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Houston, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,675

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX TURBO

KNAGN4A69B5143882 · 51604426

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 118,959 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Franklin, WI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Oct 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,049

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A64B5115783 · 67536796

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 219,211 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Wilmer, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$150Oct 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,452Repair 375% of value

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Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A60B5135125 · 69763336

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 254,492 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Martinez, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$50Oct 19, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A70B5171644 · 69966806

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

Odometer: 91,998 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: York Haven, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$550Oct 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,644

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A73B5057012 · 72805266

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

Odometer: 182,699 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Anderson, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$60Oct 16, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A67B5114790 · 72543806

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: New Britain, CT

Last bid US$450Oct 16, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A79B5187750 · 71868116

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

Odometer: 106,617 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Avon, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$60Oct 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,926

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A61B5135943 · 70476886

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 176,493 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Bakersfield, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,002Repair 183% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A78B5120539 · 70501796

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

Odometer: 204,444 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Tifton, GA

Last bid US$200Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,063

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A70B5157424 · 70323196

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Magna, UT
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$125Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,826Repair 219% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A64B5089671 · 71489636

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 163,446 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Martinez, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,031Repair 128% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A78B5065331 · 47242136

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

Odometer: 85,592 mi
Seller: Insurance Vehicle
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Colton, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$300Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,124

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A76B5082807 · 65705166

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

Odometer: 131,106 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Ellwood City, PA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$90Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,346

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX TURBO

KNAGN4A69B5103253 · 67323906

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 107,295 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: North Billerica, MA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$475Oct 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,061Repair 153% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A74B5121381 · 68832406

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

Odometer: 187,750 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Columbus, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,083Repair 114% of value

Ended

Copart Canada

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A71B5232466 · 63135426

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

Odometer: 224,237 km
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Ottawa, ON
Title status: Salvage

Last bid CA$250Oct 1, 2026Pre-loss value CA$4,751Repair 174% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A71B5082844 · 64512846

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

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Burn
Storage location: Marlboro, NY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$325Sep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,861Repair 111% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A79B5118783 · 69983276

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

Odometer: 186,581 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Reno, NV
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,014

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A74B5079892 · 68991626

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

Odometer: 114,537 mi
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: Leroy, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,191

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A73B5133683 · 69751356

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

Odometer: 212,531 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Haslet, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,831Repair 265% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX TURBO

KNAGN4A65B5146424 · 67814326

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 168,813 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Oct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,629

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A78B5160152 · 60284596

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

Odometer: 287,405 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Gaston, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$675Oct 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,360

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A67B5152374 · 69578956

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 146,845 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Farr West, UT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$350Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,709

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A71B5127722 · 69612306

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

Odometer: 282,268 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Gainesville, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 30, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,948Repair 105% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77B5128843 · 69968656

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

Odometer: 147,747 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Spanaway, WA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$425Sep 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,988

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A75B5120768 · 66506106

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

Odometer: 198,237 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Gastonia, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$425Oct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,161

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A61B5177349 · 68992746

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 213,866 mi
Primary damage: Water/Flood
Storage location: Hurricane, WV
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$150Oct 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,823

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76B5122404 · 90575495

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

Odometer: 157,167 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$90Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,219

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A74B5190040 · 61891146

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

Odometer: 236,043 mi
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: Byron, GA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,933

Ended

IAA Canada

2011 KIA OPTIMA

KNAGM4A72B5131262 · 12694767

2.4L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4 · Auto

Odometer: 93512 mi
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: London, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$125Sep 28, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A71B5129810 · 67442356

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

Odometer: 249,508 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Newton, AL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,384Repair 315% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76B5170176 · 62913066

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

Odometer: 103,984 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Las Vegas, NV
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$150Sep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,453Repair 158% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A71B5165936 · 66917296

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

Odometer: 148,772 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Arcadia, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Sep 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,232

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A74B5086628 · 67519086

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

Odometer: 191,400 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Spartanburg, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Oct 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,896Repair 103% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A72B5178100 · 67838386

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

Odometer: 158,722 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Woodhaven, MI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$300Sep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,090

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A76B5063691 · 67708686

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 199,892 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: China Grove, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$150Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,427

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77B5188296 · 63699676

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

Odometer: 16,875 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Franklin, WI
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$500Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,261Repair 27% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A7XB5063731 · 67977046

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Elgin, IL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,480Repair 235% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A79B5082834 · 68250416

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

Odometer: 122,993 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Ebensburg, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$325Sep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,654Repair 114% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2011 KIA OPTIMA, EX

KNAGN4A70B5063461 · 67363946

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

Odometer: 247,074 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Woodhaven, MI

Last bid US$300Sep 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,861Repair 287% of value

2011 Kia Optima price data

Median bid: $990
Average bid: $1,020
Bid range: $89 – $3,553
Avg. retail: $4,770
Typical repair vs value: 100%

Based on 130 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

5 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.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEJun 2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEMar 2017
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

Show 2 more recalls

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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

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.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 23 MPG
Highway: 33 MPG
Combined: 27 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,400
CO2: 329 g/mi

Figures for Auto 6-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 2011 Kia Optima sell for?

Across 130 salvage 2011 Kia Optima lots, the median winning-side bid is $990 and the average is $1,020 (range $89 to $3,553). Pre-loss retail value averages $4,770. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.