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2012 Kia Optima GLS
VIN
5XXGN4A7XCG034288
GOOD DEAL
· $299 below typical price
Eagleswood, NJ
Listed at
$5,900
typical market $6,199 · 81 comps
This 2012 Kia Optima GLS is listed at $5,900 with 149,590 miles in Eagleswood, NJ.
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Sold by State Surplus Auto Sales 2
398 Us 9, Eagleswood, NJ 08092
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VIN report
2012 Kia Optima GLS
VIN 5XXGN4A7XCG034288
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 81 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 14, 2026This vehicle · $5,900
Below market
$3,995
Typical price
$6,199
Above market
$9,425
This vehicle: $5,900 — $299 below the typical market price ($6,199)
Asking $5,900 · typical market price $6,199 · based on 81 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Nov 13, 2025 · $5,900
Jul 18, 2026 · $5,900
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 5XXGN4A7XCG034288, spanning 8 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Surplus Auto Sales 2 | Eagleswood, NJ 8092 | $5,900 | 149,590 mi | 2026-07-18 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Surplus Auto Sales 2 | 8092 | $5,900 | 149,590 mi | 2025-11-13 | 251 d ago |
| State Surplus Auto Sales 2 | Eagleswood, NJ 8092 | $5,900 | 149,590 mi | 2025-11-13 | 275 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGN4A7XCG034288Trim
GLS
Engine
2.4L
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
KIA GEORGIA, INC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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
$7,693
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$22,943
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 $122 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,800 |
| June 2026 | $6,978 |
| July 2026 | $6,995 |
| August 2026 | $6,900 |
| September 2026 | $6,936 |
| October 2026 | $6,922 |
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Compare 2012 Kia Optima with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Impala has the lowest median asking price ($6,275, 247 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Verano the highest ($6,999, 79 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Kia Optima
GLS · United States
$5,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,199 · 77 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,999–$8,149
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: GLS · 149,590 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima GLS | $6,199 | $4,999–$8,149 | 77 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $6,611 | $4,995–$7,999 | 187 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,275 | $4,949–$8,100 | 247 |
| 2012 Buick Verano All trims | $6,999 | $5,641–$8,500 | 79 |
| 2012 Volkswagen CC All trims | $6,500 | $5,500–$7,900 | 62 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 All trims | $6,300 | $4,999–$8,309 | 70 |
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 17, 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 | 830 | $12,995 | 100% | 92,498 mi |
| 2019 | 882 | $11,896 | 92% | 96,521 mi |
| 2018 | 737 | $10,950 | 84% | 103,645 mi |
| 2017 | 392 | $9,874 | 76% | 105,038 mi |
| 2016 | 727 | $9,294 | 72% | 109,345 mi |
| 2015 | 761 | $8,287 | 64% | 117,944 mi |
| 2014 | 257 | $7,896 | 61% | 121,326 mi |
| 2013 | 451 | $6,999 | 54% | 128,202 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
