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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A77CG072318 · 68709226

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

Odometer: 135,357 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Pekin, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,244Repair 120% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A78CG035911 · 73309616

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

Odometer: 178,953 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Martinez, CA
Title status: Salvage

Oct 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,921Repair 175% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73CG012360 · 68863896

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ

Oct 26, 2026

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74CG034836 · 47165346

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

Odometer: 196,313 mi
Seller: Progressive
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Exeter, RI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$125Oct 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,815

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A72CG061629 · 73673236

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

Odometer: 129,499 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Lancaster, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,948

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A71CG027312 · 70444676

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

Odometer: 135,321 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Mebane, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,512

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD4C5009168 · 67723006

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

Odometer: 188,778 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Temple, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,162

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76C5285121 · 72418136

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

Odometer: 134,345 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Mendon, MA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 29, 2026

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A7XCG017734 · 69103226

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

Odometer: 149,658 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Taylor, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$800Oct 29, 2026

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79CG084938 · 66473026

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Grand Prairie, TX
Title status: Salvage

Oct 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,479Repair 240% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A64CG002352 · 71695226

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

Odometer: 204,235 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Grand Prairie, TX
Title status: Salvage

Oct 29, 2026

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A71CG006897 · 71078496

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

Odometer: 168,659 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,455

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79CG024593 · 72334576

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

Odometer: 166,766 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Brookhaven, NY
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$975Oct 30, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,958

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A72CG040847 · 70628276

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

Odometer: 171,344 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Farr West, UT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Nov 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,802Repair 137% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A70C5291593 · 61756686

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

Odometer: 45,550 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Eugene, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Nov 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,262

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A72CG068471 · 67528186

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

Odometer: 76,959 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Riverview, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,103Repair 104% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A7XCG063860 · 69640986

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

Odometer: 184,035 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Orlando, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,655

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A62CG034863 · 71633896

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

Odometer: 181,932 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Houston, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,841Repair 576% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A78C5282284 · 68838326

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

Odometer: 170,575 mi
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: San Diego, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,259

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74CG034920 · 70485286

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

Odometer: 244,207 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: North Las Vegas, NV
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,884

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD0C5024430 · 62953846

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

Odometer: 117,889 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Littleton, CO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,528

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75CG074118 · 56493006

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

Odometer: 185,996 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Elgin, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,353

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74CG038921 · 67598376

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

Odometer: 139,111 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,600

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79CG083532 · 73232656

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

Odometer: 227,890 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: LA Grange, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,372

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A6XCG010097 · 69008726

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

Odometer: 145,513 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Reno, NV
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,949Repair 147% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A73CG065286 · 66184146

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Burn
Storage location: Chicago Heights, IL
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,545Repair 115% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A70CG007164 · 70029266

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

Odometer: 190,771 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Antelope, CA
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,647Repair 109% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A6XCG051488 · 72863816

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

Odometer: 179,416 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Tifton, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,989Repair 175% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A66CG004555 · 68516866

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Eugene, OR
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,711Repair 328% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A7XCG023176 · 62396316

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

Odometer: 85,186 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Des Moines, IA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,336

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A71CG008193 · 69620896

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

Odometer: 111,497 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Chicago Heights, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,358

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A61CG065814 · 72355536

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

Odometer: 97,545 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Savannah, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,328

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75CG071820 · 71408646

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

Odometer: 187,242 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Tifton, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,111

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD3C5034515 · 69848206

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

Odometer: 173,786 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Cartersville, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$250Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,400

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A69CG018983 · 67335976

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

Odometer: 187,943 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Wilmer, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,000Repair 178% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG026704 · 53704876

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

Odometer: 163,119 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Dyer, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,237Repair 123% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A73CG061027 · 61515796

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

Odometer: 172,594 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Ham Lake, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,253Repair 268% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD0C5012066 · 71208286

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

Odometer: 131,247 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Tucson, AZ

Buy now US$900Oct 23, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A72CG021621 · 70009536

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Seaford, DE
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,418

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD4C5010997 · 67925356

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Anderson, CA
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,178

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG076177 · 66722856

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

Odometer: 168,759 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Seaford, DE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,329

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A76CG082714 · 70077606

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

Odometer: 181,364 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,400Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,073Repair 169% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A62CG043708 · 68348756

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: All Over
Storage location: Augusta, GA
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,521Repair 276% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A61CG001837 · 69857466

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

Odometer: 124,476 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Ham Lake, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,989Repair 111% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74CG066508 · 69914406

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

Odometer: 219,870 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Ham Lake, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,605

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A79CG081251 · 62943026

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

Odometer: 146,538 mi
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: Portland, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,249

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A64CG004683 · 64798086

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · NONE

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: Sacramento, CA
Title status: PartsOnly

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,579Repair 800% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A74CG052823 · 66167856

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

Odometer: 231,195 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Candia, NH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,504

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75CG025551 · 66061406

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

Odometer: 178,352 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: East Granby, CT
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,900Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,189

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73CG028137 · 54258876

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

Odometer: 184,919 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Pennsburg, PA
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,800Oct 23, 2026

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73CG038716 · 62386756

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

Odometer: 187,872 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: East Granby, CT
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,200Oct 23, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74CG079601 · 70025576

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

Odometer: 160,680 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: American Canyon, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,263Repair 207% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A62CG056037 · 53449286

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 90,153 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Bridgeton, MO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$275Oct 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,369

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A7XC5290421 · 72257776

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

Odometer: 178,263 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Blaine, MN
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 20, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A62CG087028 · 73048646

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

Odometer: 162,932 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Pennsburg, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,498

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD8C5028001 · 71744446

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

Odometer: 109,454 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Central Square, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$450Oct 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,095Repair 197% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A65CG076072 · 71857696

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

Odometer: 172,406 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Pennsburg, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$500Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,527

Ended

Copart Canada

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A69C5277636 · 69412476

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

Odometer: 241,023 km
Primary damage: Burn - Engine
Storage location: London, ON
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$375Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value CA$6,323

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79CG079710 · 71497456

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

Odometer: 169,097 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,909Repair 218% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A67CG057376 · 72997896

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

Odometer: 200,480 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Fresno, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$70Oct 15, 2026

2012 Kia Optima price data

Median bid: $1,035
Average bid: $1,172
Bid range: $200 – $2,900
Avg. retail: $5,147
Typical repair vs value: 103%

Based on 282 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.

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STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSAug 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.
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: 22 MPG
Highway: 33 MPG
Combined: 26 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,450
CO2: 342 g/mi

Figures for Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 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 2012 Kia Optima sell for?

Across 282 salvage 2012 Kia Optima lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,035 and the average is $1,172 (range $200 to $2,900). Pre-loss retail value averages $5,147. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.