2012 Kia Optima

VIN 00XGN4A70CG042755

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2012 Kia Optima

VIN 00XGN4A70CG042755

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NHTSA build data for 00XGN4A70CG042755

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2012

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,790 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Kia Optima has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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…

NHTSA campaign 18V907000
AIR BAGS

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.

NHTSA campaign 18V363000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 17V224000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market held steady .

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,995
May 2026	$6,800
June 2026	$6,978
July 2026	$6,994
August 2026	$7,010
September 2026	$6,995

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As of September 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has the lowest median asking price ($6,064, 356 listings with photos) and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat the highest ($6,995, 130 listings).

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2012 Kia Optima

All trims · United States

$6,995

Comparison catalog median · 112 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,985

Median asking price · 82 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,995–$8,475

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Kia Optima All trims	$6,995	$5,699–$8,500	112
2012 Ford Fusion All trims	$6,880	$4,999–$8,437	411
2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims	$6,995	$5,450–$7,998	130
2012 Chevrolet Cruze All trims	$6,064	$4,995–$7,399	356
2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims	$6,499	$4,995–$7,995	189
2012 Mazda MAZDA5 All trims	$6,985	$4,995–$8,475	82

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2020	621	$13,197	100%	91,580 mi
2019	813	$12,405	94%	96,257 mi
2018	532	$11,679	88%	101,039 mi
2017	276	$9,995	76%	107,418 mi
2016	637	$9,500	72%	108,192 mi
2015	504	$8,500	64%	117,801 mi
2014	184	$7,500	57%	128,569 mi
2013	437	$7,065	54%	127,882 mi