2003 Kia Optima LX
KNAGD126235207701
No longer listed since around Feb 28, 2023
Last listed by Auto Bid Center · Essex, MD
- Last asking price
- $1,950
- Odometer
- 130,904 mi
- On the market
- 5 days
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by Auto Bid Center
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2003 Kia Optima LX
VIN KNAGD126235207701
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 19, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
2003 Kia Optima LX for sale near EssexMD
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Bid Center | Essex, MD 21221 | $1,950 | 130,904 mi | 2023-02-23 | 1329 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGD126235207701Full 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 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 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 2003 Kia Optima has 2 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.NHTSA campaign 04V180000
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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 2003 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 19, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kia Optima LX (this car) | $4,300 | 5 | — |
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | $7,794 | 2 | +$3,494 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 781 | $12,977 | 100% | 92,223 mi |
| 2019 | 884 | $11,829 | 91% | 96,754 mi |
| 2018 | 742 | $10,900 | 84% | 104,029 mi |
| 2017 | 410 | $9,750 | 75% | 105,822 mi |
| 2016 | 732 | $9,333 | 72% | 109,683 mi |
| 2015 | 764 | $8,245 | 64% | 117,367 mi |
| 2014 | 247 | $7,896 | 61% | 121,476 mi |
| 2013 | 456 | $6,999 | 54% | 129,691 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
