2011 Kia Optima TOP
KNAGR4A65B5152096
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· $2,700 below typical price
Mentor, OH
This 2011 Kia Optima TOP is listed at $5,000 with 257,178 miles in Mentor, OH.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 27, 2026This vehicle: $5,000 — $2,700 below the typical market price ($7,700)
Asking $5,000 · typical market price $7,700 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Ganley Kia Mentor | Mentor, OH 44060 | $5,000 | 257,178 mi | 2026-08-24 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGR4A65B5152096- ✗ 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 TOP (this car) | $5,000 | 6 | — |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | $4,992 | 14 | −$8 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $5,995 | 10 | +$995 |
| 2013 Honda Accord | $7,331 | 9 | +$2,331 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | $4,440 | 8 | −$560 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | $4,742 | 8 | −$258 |
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 | 460 | $12,938 | 100% | 91,797 mi |
| 2019 | 677 | $12,024 | 93% | 94,489 mi |
| 2018 | 441 | $11,000 | 85% | 100,999 mi |
| 2017 | 235 | $9,596 | 74% | 106,010 mi |
| 2016 | 564 | $8,999 | 70% | 108,077 mi |
| 2015 | 434 | $8,447 | 65% | 114,289 mi |
| 2014 | 160 | $7,497 | 58% | 124,362 mi |
| 2013 | 377 | $7,194 | 56% | 127,274 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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