2012 Kia Optima GL
5XXGM4A78CG086912
GOOD DEAL
· $394 below typical price
Tustin, CA
This 2012 Kia Optima GL is listed at $5,500 with 101,411 miles in Tustin, CA.
Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $5,500 — $394 below the typical market price ($5,894)
Asking $5,500 · typical market price $5,894 · based on 21 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 5XXGM4A78CG086912, spanning 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carox | Tustin, CA 92780 | $5,500 | 101,411 mi | 2025-03-05 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carox LLC | Irvine, CA 92606 | $5,500 | 101,411 mi | 2024-09-19 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGM4A78CG086912- ✗ 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) | $5,500 | 21 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | $6,700 | 7 | +$1,200 |
| 2014 BMW 328i | $9,815 | 5 | +$4,315 |
| 2014 Toyota Corolla | $10,490 | 5 | +$4,990 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | $5,790 | 2 | +$290 |
| 2013 Audi A4 | $8,492 | 2 | +$2,992 |
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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