2001 Kia Optima LX
KNAGD126115025890
North Charleston, SC
This 2001 Kia Optima LX is listed at $5,998 with 164,537 miles in North Charleston, SC.
Sold by Stokes Honda North
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact details come from the dealer's listing and public business records. VinAssessment is not the seller and takes no fee — you deal with the dealer directly.
2001 Kia Optima LX
VIN KNAGD126115025890
Love this car? See what else is out there.
2001 Kia Optima LX for sale near North CharlestonSC
Compare prices on similar cars within 50 miles of you.
Compare on VehiSales ↗ · No dealer spam.
We don't sell cars and never share your details with dealers.
50 miles around North Charleston
Lower price Other cars Search center
Dots show approximate vehicle locations.
Vehicle locations appear when available.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $699 (−10.4%) over 10 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAGD126115025890, spanning 10 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokes Honda North | North Charleston, SC 29406 | $5,998 | 164,537 mi | 2026-10-12 | 1 d ago |
| Stokes Mazda | North Charleston, SC 29418 | $6,697 | 164,537 mi | 2026-10-02 | 10 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGD126115025890Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2001 Kia Optima likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2001 Kia Optima has 3 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
-
AIR BAGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT…NHTSA campaign 01V156000
-
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.NHTSA campaign 03V067000
-
SUSPENSIONKIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS,…NHTSA campaign 09V183000
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 2001 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 5, 2026.
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 | 668 | $12,886 | 100% | 92,315 mi |
| 2019 | 753 | $11,898 | 92% | 96,758 mi |
| 2018 | 539 | $10,654 | 83% | 103,529 mi |
| 2017 | 285 | $9,831 | 76% | 105,215 mi |
| 2016 | 648 | $9,343 | 73% | 106,589 mi |
| 2015 | 489 | $8,000 | 62% | 118,176 mi |
| 2014 | 219 | $7,936 | 62% | 120,348 mi |
| 2013 | 414 | $7,032 | 55% | 125,488 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
