2011 Kia Optima GLS
KNAGN4A78B5110171
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· $3,897 below typical price
Shepherdsville, KY
This 2011 Kia Optima GLS is listed at $2,600 with 177,625 miles in Shepherdsville, KY.
Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 27, 2026This vehicle: $2,600 — below the market range (typical price $6,497)
Asking $2,600 · typical market price $6,497 · based on 15 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KNAGN4A78B5110171, spanning 5 years 6 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Towing and Auto Sales | Shepherdsville, KY 40165 | $2,600 | 177,625 mi | 2026-08-13 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kia Store - Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | $8,500 | 98,007 mi | 2021-03-02 |
| Kia Store Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | $8,500 | 98,007 mi | 2021-03-02 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGN4A78B5110171- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2011 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 2011 Kia Optima has 5 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2011 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEKia 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
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AIR BAGSKia 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
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGKia 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 2011 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2011 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market softened $896 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,495 |
| April 2026 | $6,945 |
| May 2026 | $6,234 |
| June 2026 | $6,531 |
| July 2026 | $6,000 |
| August 2026 | $5,599 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kia Optima GLS (this car) | $2,600 | 15 | — |
| 2013 Toyota Corolla | $8,997 | 3 | +$6,397 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | $6,748 | 2 | +$4,148 |
| 2009 Toyota Camry | $8,245 | 2 | +$5,645 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | $8,995 | 2 | +$6,395 |
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 | 463 | $12,950 | 100% | 90,708 mi |
| 2019 | 671 | $12,138 | 94% | 94,077 mi |
| 2018 | 439 | $11,097 | 86% | 100,809 mi |
| 2017 | 234 | $9,894 | 76% | 106,216 mi |
| 2016 | 568 | $8,999 | 69% | 108,130 mi |
| 2015 | 438 | $8,495 | 66% | 114,144 mi |
| 2014 | 155 | $7,495 | 58% | 124,782 mi |
| 2013 | 244 | $6,996 | 54% | 127,817 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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