2012 Kia Optima GLS
5XXGN4A74CG021472
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $487 above typical price
Chattanooga, TN
This 2012 Kia Optima GLS is listed at $6,987 in Chattanooga, TN.
Market price range
Based on 43 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026This vehicle: $6,987 — $487 above the typical market price ($6,500)
Asking $6,987 · typical market price $6,500 · based on 43 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $270 (−3.7%) over 41 days.
Asking prices recorded across 13 listing dates for VIN 5XXGN4A74CG021472, spanning 41 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn View Nissan | Chattanooga, TN 37408 | $6,987 | — | 2026-08-25 |
| Mountain View Nissan of Dalton | Dalton, GA 30721 | $7,786 | 112,099 mi | 2026-07-17 |
| MtnViewNissanOfDalton Used | Dalton, GA 30721 | $7,257 | 112,099 mi | 2026-07-15 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn View Nissan | Chattanooga, TN 37408 | $7,357 | — | 2026-08-01 |
| Mountain View Nissan of Dalton | Dalton, GA 30721 | $8,016 | 112,099 mi | 2026-07-17 |
What would this 2012 Kia Optima GLS cost per month?
Estimate the monthly payment on a $6,987 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGN4A74CG021472- ✗ 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 $8 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,991 |
| April 2026 | $6,995 |
| May 2026 | $6,900 |
| June 2026 | $6,984 |
| July 2026 | $6,999 |
| August 2026 | $6,999 |
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 GLS (this car) | $6,987 | 43 | — |
| 2014 Kia Forte | $6,900 | 8 | −$87 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | $5,448 | 6 | −$1,539 |
| 2011 BMW 328i | $5,995 | 5 | −$992 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | $6,900 | 5 | −$87 |
| 2014 Toyota Corolla | $11,900 | 5 | +$4,913 |
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.
Watch the price on this model
Prices move every week. We'll email you when the typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Optima moves 3% or more — no account, one-click unsubscribe.
We only email you about this vehicle's price. Unsubscribe from any message.
