2012 Kia Optima GL

VIN KNAGM4AD0C5030342

Typical market price

$6,686

14 comparable listings

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Last listed by In Motion Auto Sales

306 N Main St, Harrison, AR 72601

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2012 Kia Optima GL

VIN KNAGM4AD0C5030342

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Market price range

Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 29, 2026

Below market

$5,930

Typical price

$6,686

Above market

$8,708

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

May 27, 2025 · $7,900 Sep 13, 2026 · $7,900

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAGM4AD0C5030342, spanning 16 months.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
In Motion Auto Sales	Harrison, AR 72601	$7,900	103,700 mi	2026-09-13	12 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAGM4AD0C5030342

Trim

Engine

2.4L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $5,015

Maintenance & repairs $6,300

Total, 5 years $20,265

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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, GASOLINE

Kia 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
AIR BAGS

Kia 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Kia 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 softened $4 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,995
May 2026	$6,800
June 2026	$6,978
July 2026	$6,995
August 2026	$6,995
September 2026	$6,991

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As of September 29, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Impala has the lowest median asking price ($6,499, 233 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Verano the highest ($6,999, 84 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 29, 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

$6,900

Comparison catalog median · 154 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,500

Median asking price · 94 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,995–$7,822

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Kia Optima All trims	$6,900	$5,699–$8,500	154
2012 Ford Fusion All trims	$6,747	$4,995–$8,386	502
2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims	$6,995	$5,490–$7,999	184
2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims	$6,499	$4,995–$7,999	233
2012 Buick Verano All trims	$6,999	$5,500–$8,600	84
2012 Mazda MAZDA5 All trims	$6,500	$4,995–$7,822	94

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.

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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	715	$12,995	100%	92,674 mi
2019	799	$11,995	92%	97,188 mi
2018	615	$10,990	85%	105,341 mi
2017	361	$9,995	77%	105,811 mi
2016	699	$9,800	75%	110,339 mi
2015	688	$8,194	63%	117,213 mi
2014	241	$7,699	59%	120,991 mi
2013	452	$7,220	56%	128,836 mi