Used 2012 Kia Optima Price in the US
A used 2012 Kia Optima in the US typically lists for $5,500–$7,999, with a median asking price of $6,831 across 189 active US dealer listings (as of 2026-10-17). The cheapest one listed right now is $2,800, a 2012 GLS in Madison, TN — below 95% of the market, so expect high mileage, a base trim or a branded title — check the vehicle history.
- Typical range
- $5,500 – $7,999
- Median
- $6,831
- Cheapest 5%
- under $3,961
- Cheapest listed now
- $2,800
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$3,1522012 Kia Optima GL241,864 mi · Okeechobee, FL · Okeechobee Dodge Chrysler Jeep RamView listing → -
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$3,9502012 Kia Optima GLS144,520 mi · Lyons, IL · Cheap Cars Chicago · +1 more like it hereView listing → -
$3,9772012 Kia Optima GL173,338 mi · Wakefield, MA · Wakefield Auto Sales of Main StreetView listing →
These are the bottom of the market, not the going rate — every one is priced below 95% of active listings. A typical used 2012 Kia Optima asks $5,500–$7,999. Cars this far under: expect high mileage, a base trim or a branded title — check the vehicle history.
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10 pinnedFAQ
How much does a used 2012 Kia Optima cost?
A used 2012 Kia Optima in the US typically lists for $5,500 to $7,999, with a median asking price of $6,831 across 189 active US dealer listings. Nine in ten are priced between $3,961 and $10,998 (as of 2026-10-17, source: UnderMarket Cars).
Is $7,000 a good price for a used 2012 Kia Optima?
That sits at about the market median ($6,831) for a used 2012 Kia Optima. Under $5,500 puts you in the cheapest quarter of active US listings and under $3,961 in the cheapest 5%; above $10,998 is the priciest 5% (as of 2026-10-17).
What is the cheapest used 2012 Kia Optima for sale right now?
$2,800 — a 2012 Kia Optima GLS in Madison, TN, $4,031 under the median (as of 2026-10-17).
Are these MSRP or real asking prices?
Real asking prices from active US dealer listings, deduplicated by VIN — not manufacturer MSRP. They already reflect dealer discounts, and they exclude tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
How often are prices updated?
The listing data behind UnderMarket Cars is rebuilt from live US dealer inventory every few hours, and this used 2012 Kia Optima page is regenerated from it when it is requested. The figures on this page are from 2026-10-17.
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Prices updated 2026-10-17. Data covers active dealer listings across the USA.