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All trims
$6,613Median asking price · 529 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,995–$8,320
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2012 Kia Optima GL
VIN
KNAGM4A76C5289864
Typical market price
$7,950
9 comparable listings
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Last listed by Atlantic States Insurance
Elkton, MARYLAND 21921
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 4, 2026Below market
$5,959
Typical price
$7,950
Above market
$9,993
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGM4A76C5289864Trim
GL
Engine
2.4L
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
KIA CORPORATION
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
26
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,790
/yr est. fuel
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.
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$22,050
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Kia Optima has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
5 recall campaigns on this model year
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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 2012 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $100 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,800 |
| June 2026 | $6,978 |
| July 2026 | $6,995 |
| August 2026 | $6,996 |
| September 2026 | $6,950 |
| October 2026 | $6,900 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 4, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has the lowest median asking price ($6,098, 104 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Verano the highest ($6,995, 79 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2012 Kia Optima
All trims · United States
$6,776Comparison catalog median · 152 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $5,576–$8,495
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$74 higher median
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$135 higher median
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$6,911Median asking price · 176 qualifying listings
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$219 higher median
2012 Buick Verano
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$6,995Median asking price · 79 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,450–$8,006
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$678 lower median
2012 Mazda MAZDA5
All trims
$6,098Median asking price · 104 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,900–$7,465
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima All trims | $6,776 | $5,576–$8,495 | 152 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion All trims | $6,613 | $4,995–$8,320 | 529 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,850 | $4,995–$8,100 | 255 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $6,911 | $5,000–$7,999 | 176 |
| 2012 Buick Verano All trims | $6,995 | $5,450–$8,006 | 79 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 All trims | $6,098 | $4,900–$7,465 | 104 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 683 | $12,995 | 100% | 91,893 mi |
| 2019 | 780 | $11,995 | 92% | 99,333 mi |
| 2018 | 710 | $10,830 | 83% | 104,355 mi |
| 2017 | 344 | $9,992 | 77% | 102,739 mi |
| 2016 | 683 | $9,500 | 73% | 109,703 mi |
| 2015 | 696 | $8,292 | 64% | 117,145 mi |
| 2014 | 253 | $7,688 | 59% | 120,575 mi |
| 2013 | 451 | $6,999 | 54% | 127,915 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
