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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75CG025551 · 66061406

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

Odometer: 178352 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: EAST GRANBY, CT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,900Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,189

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73CG028137 · 54258876

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

Odometer: 184919 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PENNSBURG, PA
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,800Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73CG038716 · 62386756

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

Odometer: 187872 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: EAST GRANBY, CT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,200Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79CG024593 · 72334576

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

Odometer: 166766 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: BROOKHAVEN, NY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$80Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75CG026733 · 71513756

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

Odometer: 130599 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: ASSONET, MA
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$125Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77C5271373 · 56713366

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

Odometer: 181421 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: TULSA, OK
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,886

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A67CG079698 · 68881536

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

Odometer: 236092 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$5,670

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
Title status: None

Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG025407 · 70983326

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

Odometer: 212007 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$100Oct 15, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A67CG057376 · 72997896

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

Odometer: 200480 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: FRESNO, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 15, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A76CG082714 · 70077606

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

Odometer: 181364 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 16, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,073Repair 169% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A63CG080444 · 61931316

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

Odometer: 318191 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BRIDGETON, MO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$175Oct 16, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,889Repair 147% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD0C5012066 · 71208286

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

Odometer: 131247 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: TUCSON, AZ
Title status: None

Buy now US$1,557Oct 16, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75CG046044 · 63793576

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

Odometer: 223005 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MARLBORO, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$500Oct 19, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,248

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG004914 · 69101046

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

Odometer: 126245 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ARLINGTON, WA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 19, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,125Repair 105% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A75CG017270 · 62593456

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: ROLLOVER
Storage location: OCALA, FL
Title status: PartsOnly

Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,750

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A78CG062531 · 66834736

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

Odometer: 181376 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: OCALA, FL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$675Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$850

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79CG079710 · 71497456

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

Odometer: 169097 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage

Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,909Repair 218% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A76CG087814 · 69503226

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

Odometer: 234838 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LAWRENCEBURG, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,906

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A70C5291593 · 61756686

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

Odometer: 45550 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Nov 3, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$7,262

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Copart Canada

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

KNAGR4A69C5277636 · 69412476

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

Odometer: 241023 km
Primary damage: BURN - ENGINE
Storage location: LONDON, ON
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value CA$6,323

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A61CG065814 · 72355536

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

Odometer: 97545 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: 187242 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

KNAGM4AD4C5009168 · 67723006

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

Odometer: 188778 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: TEMPLE, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,162

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD3C5034515 · 69848206

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

Odometer: 173786 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: CARTERSVILLE, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction 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: 187943 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, EX

5XXGN4A71CG027312 · 70444676

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

Odometer: 135321 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: MEBANE, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,512

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A6XCG088251 · 71436686

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

Odometer: 177729 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MADISONVILLE, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,097Repair 145% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A71CG068915 · 67692016

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

Odometer: 143101 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: COLUMBUS, OH
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,164Repair 124% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG026704 · 53704876

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

Odometer: 163119 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: 172594 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

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74CG034836 · 47165346

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

Odometer: 196313 mi
Seller: Progressive
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: EXETER, RI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,815

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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, EX

5XXGN4A7XCG031200 · 70999496

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

Odometer: 176720 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BYRON, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,056

Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD2C5012103 · 71236966

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: JACKSONVILLE, FL
Title status: None

Buy now US$2,154Oct 14, 20260h 00m

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A77CG072318 · 68709226

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

Odometer: 135357 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PEKIN, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,244Repair 120% of value

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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, LX

5XXGM4A71CG006897 · 71078496

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

Odometer: 168659 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,455

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG076177 · 66722856

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

Odometer: 168759 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SEAFORD, DE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,329

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A72CG040847 · 70628276

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

Odometer: 171344 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FARR WEST, UT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,802Repair 137% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A76CG062489 · 60063736

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

Odometer: 144671 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,296Repair 109% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73CG035282 · 64295646

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LA GRANGE, NC
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,147

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A7XCG032222 · 70523176

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LA GRANGE, NC
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,226Repair 233% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD2C5034702 · 82319094

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

Odometer: 150199 mi
Primary damage: TOP/ROOF
Storage location: CICERO, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,015

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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, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD8C5011246 · 64298616

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

Odometer: 139260 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,104

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A61CG001837 · 69857466

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

Odometer: 124476 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: 219870 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, EX

5XXGN4A63CG011216 · 62119526

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: BURN - ENGINE
Storage location: PORTLAND, OR
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,604

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A79CG081251 · 62943026

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

Odometer: 146538 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: 231195 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CANDIA, NH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,504

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD1C5019401 · 71310196

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

Odometer: 152841 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: SAN MARTIN, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$50Oct 13, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A70CG081560 · 70514066

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

Odometer: 288302 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: NEW BRITAIN, CT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$450Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,459Repair 127% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68CG082299 · 65987046

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

Odometer: 166506 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HASLET, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,604Repair 135% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A72CG079922 · 69149476

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

Odometer: 215121 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: THONOTOSASSA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$10Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,916

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A76CG003295 · 69544176

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

Odometer: 216031 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WEST MIFFLIN, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Oct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,856

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A77CG076680 · 79110225

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 151228 mi
Seller: INNOVATE LOAN SERVICING CORP
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: LOUISVILLE, KY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,720Repair 48% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A74CG056676 · 59774786

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

Odometer: 166378 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: MIAMI, FL
Title status: Rebuilt

Last bid US$10Oct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,076

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Copart USA

2012 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A70CG027804 · 66311186

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

Odometer: 299774 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: COLTON, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$150Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,233Repair 177% of value

2012 Kia Optima price data

Median bid: $1,100
Average bid: $1,200
Bid range: $200 – $2,900
Avg. retail: $5,047
Typical repair vs value: 103%

Based on 254 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$2,500
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 254 salvage 2012 Kia Optima lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,100 and the average is $1,200 (range $200 to $2,900). Pre-loss retail value averages $5,047. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.