2012 Kia Optima GL
5XXGM4A70CG029071
FAIR PRICE
· within $105 of the typical market price
Modesto, CA
This 2012 Kia Optima GL is listed at $5,999 with 135,077 miles in Modesto, CA.
Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $5,999 — within $105 of the typical market price ($5,894)
Asking $5,999 · typical market price $5,894 · based on 21 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $935 (−13.4%) over 3 months.
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 5XXGM4A70CG029071, spanning 3 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Auto Depot | Modesto, CA 95354 | $5,999 | 135,077 mi | 2026-06-03 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Auto Depot | Modesto, CA 95354 | $6,064 | 135,077 mi | 2026-08-20 |
| Novato Chevrolet | Novato, CA 94945 | $7,080 | — | 2026-05-22 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGM4A70CG029071- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Optima likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Optima from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $106 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,991 |
| April 2026 | $6,995 |
| May 2026 | $6,900 |
| June 2026 | $6,988 |
| July 2026 | $7,000 |
| August 2026 | $7,097 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima GL (this car) | $5,999 | 21 | — |
| 2014 Honda Accord | $9,995 | 17 | +$3,996 |
| 2013 Toyota Corolla | $9,748 | 14 | +$3,749 |
| 2014 Honda Civic | $9,999 | 13 | +$4,000 |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $11,059 | 12 | +$5,060 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $7,200 | 8 | +$1,201 |
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 | 472 | $12,915 | 100% | 91,808 mi |
| 2019 | 681 | $12,197 | 94% | 94,077 mi |
| 2018 | 419 | $11,000 | 85% | 99,949 mi |
| 2017 | 233 | $9,990 | 77% | 106,326 mi |
| 2016 | 575 | $8,999 | 70% | 108,230 mi |
| 2015 | 400 | $8,499 | 66% | 114,742 mi |
| 2014 | 152 | $7,160 | 55% | 126,494 mi |
| 2013 | 379 | $7,149 | 55% | 127,718 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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