Used 2012 Kia Optima Price in the US
A used 2012 Kia Optima in the US typically lists for $5,033–$8,397, with a median asking price of $6,897 across 91 active US dealer listings (as of 2026-08-28). The cheapest one listed right now is $2,500, a 2012 GLS in Oshtemo, MI — below 95% of the market, so expect an older model year, a base trim or high mileage.
- Typical range
- $5,033 – $8,397
- Median
- $6,897
- Cheapest 5%
- under $4,239
- Cheapest listed now
- $2,500
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cheapest per year- All years
- 2020 · from $2,500
- 2019 · from $2,800
- 2018 · from $3,000
- 2017 · from $2,900
- 2016 · from $2,999
- 2015 · from $2,900
- 2014 · from $2,090
- 2013 · from $2,500
- 2012 · from $2,500
- 2011 · from $1,999
- 2010 · from $2,495
- 2009 · from $2,900
- 2008 · from $2,395
- 2007 · from $2,990
- 2006 · from $2,500
- 2004 · from $3,695
- 2001 · from $2,600
Cheapest 10 listed right now
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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 $5,033–$8,397. Cars this far under usually carry an older model year, a base trim or high mileage.
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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 $5,033 to $8,397, with a median asking price of $6,897 across 91 active US dealer listings. Nine in ten are priced between $4,239 and $10,162 (as of 2026-08-28, source: UnderMarket Cars).
Is $7,000 a good price for a used 2012 Kia Optima?
That sits at about the market median ($6,897) for a used 2012 Kia Optima. Under $5,033 puts you in the cheapest quarter of active US listings and under $4,239 in the cheapest 5%; above $10,162 is the priciest 5% (as of 2026-08-28).
What is the cheapest used 2012 Kia Optima for sale right now?
$2,500 — a 2012 Kia Optima GLS in Oshtemo, MI, $4,397 under the median (as of 2026-08-28).
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?
UnderMarket Cars refreshes US dealer listings continuously and re-generates this used 2012 Kia Optima price page at least twice a day. The data date shown on this page is 2026-08-28.
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Prices updated 2026-08-28. Data covers active dealer listings across the USA.