2012 Kia Optima prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2012 Kia Optima in the U.S. is $7,199 based on 143 active listings.
As of August 8, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2012 Kia Optima in the U.S. is $7,199, based on 143 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated August 8, 2026 ▤ 143 active dealer listings, refreshed daily Methodology →
Typical: $5,965–$8,492 — the middle half of 143 asking prices
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 2012 Kia Optima
The $5,965–$8,492 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
The same car typically asks $5,495 in New Jersey but $8,711 in Oklahoma.
Asking prices run about $8,242 at 60K–75K miles and fall to $6,500 over 105K miles — roughly $400 for every 10,000 miles.
The GL typically asks $6,995, while the TOP asks $7,500 — same year, same market.
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2012 Kia Optima: a fair price for your mileage
A 2012 Kia Optima sheds roughly $400 for every 10,000 miles. Find your mileage below.
Fair price by mileage and trim
| Mileage | All listings | GLS | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60K–75K miles | $8,242 | $7,995 | $8,220 |
| 75K–90K miles | $7,324 | $7,199 | $7,450 |
| 90K–105K miles | $8,241 | $8,697 | $7,995 |
| Over 105K miles | $6,500 | $5,999 | $6,494 |
Medians of live asking prices per band and version; “—” means fewer than 3 matching listings. National data.
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60K–75K miles | 8 listings | $8,242 | $7,984–$9,941 |
| 75K–90K miles | 8 listings | $7,324 | $6,374–$8,205 |
| 90K–105K miles | 15 listings | $8,241 | $7,642–$8,900 |
| Over 105K miles | 105 listings | $6,500 | $5,547–$7,990 |
Same trim and condition assumed — mileage is the biggest lever after configuration.
2012 Kia Optima: price by trim
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS | 61 listings | $7,472 | $5,980–$8,495 | |
| GL | 44 listings | $6,995 | $5,598–$7,996 | |
| TOP | 33 listings | $7,500 | $5,998–$8,995 |
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2012 Kia Optima is $7,344 (August 2026) — up 4.9% from $6,999 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $7,344 | $5,995–$8,495 | 57 |
| July 2026 | $7,000 | $5,975–$8,388 | 161 |
| June 2026 | $6,988 | $5,808–$8,474 | 147 |
| May 2026 | $6,948 | $4,999–$8,159 | 138 |
| April 2026 | $6,995 | $5,496–$7,998 | 111 |
| March 2026 | $6,991 | $5,500–$7,995 | 147 |
| February 2026 | $6,799 | $5,499–$7,999 | 129 |
| January 2026 | $6,500 | $5,495–$7,999 | 145 |
| December 2025 | $6,413 | $4,999–$7,995 | 106 |
| November 2025 | $6,250 | $4,999–$7,995 | 102 |
| October 2025 | $6,995 | $5,995–$8,725 | 79 |
| September 2025 | $7,000 | $6,488–$8,900 | 65 |
| August 2025 | $6,999 | $5,900–$8,499 | 57 |
2012 Kia Optima prices by state
Listed this year counts every 2012 Kia Optima first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2012 Kia Optima prices range from $3,668 to $12,641?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $5,965 and $8,492 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2012 Kia Optima?
Expect roughly $400 less for every 10,000 miles on the odometer. A 60K-mile example should cost about $1,200 less than a 30K-mile one of the same trim — check the fair-price-by-mileage table above for your band.
How many 2012 Kia Optima are for sale right now?
143 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 143 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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