2003 Kia Optima LX
KNAGD126435208221
No longer listed since around Jun 10, 2026
Last listed by Half Price Cars · Lynnwood, WA
- Last asking price
- $4,995
- Odometer
- 129,796 mi
- On the market
- 7 months
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 Half Price Cars
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2003 Kia Optima LX
VIN KNAGD126435208221
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 23, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
2003 Kia Optima LX for sale near LynnwoodWA
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAGD126435208221, spanning 66 days.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Price Cars | Lynnwood, WA 98037 | $4,995 | 129,796 mi | 2026-01-15 | 135 d ago |
| Half Price Cars | 98037 | $4,995 | 129,796 mi | 2026-01-15 | 274 d ago |
| Carson Cars Inc | Lynnwood, WA 98204 | $4,995 | 129,796 mi | 2025-11-10 | 289 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGD126435208221Full 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) | $3,999 | 5 | — |
| 2005 Ford Focus | $3,848 | 4 | −$151 |
| 2001 Toyota Camry | $4,999 | 4 | +$1,000 |
| 2003 Hyundai Elantra | $2,999 | 3 | −$1,000 |
| 2004 Nissan Sentra | $3,499 | 3 | −$500 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $6,999 | 3 | +$3,000 |
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 | 619 | $12,990 | 100% | 90,818 mi |
| 2019 | 746 | $11,900 | 92% | 96,439 mi |
| 2018 | 506 | $10,830 | 83% | 101,639 mi |
| 2017 | 362 | $9,824 | 76% | 105,472 mi |
| 2016 | 615 | $9,289 | 72% | 109,210 mi |
| 2015 | 671 | $8,296 | 64% | 117,513 mi |
| 2014 | 211 | $7,990 | 62% | 117,527 mi |
| 2013 | 412 | $7,106 | 55% | 128,907 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
