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2012 Kia Optima TOP
VIN
5XXGR4A60CG043142
ABOVE MARKET
· $3,878 above typical price
Waukesha, WI
Listed at
$11,153
typical market $7,275 · 34 comps
This 2012 Kia Optima TOP is listed at $11,153 with 95,690 miles in Waukesha, WI.
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Sold by Boucher Chevrolet of Waukesha
Waukesha, WI 53187
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VIN report
2012 Kia Optima TOP
VIN 5XXGR4A60CG043142
Accidents
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Title
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Market price range
Based on 34 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026This vehicle · $11,153
Below market
$4,995
Typical price
$7,275
Above market
$10,700
This vehicle: $11,153 — above the market range (typical price $7,275)
Asking $11,153 · typical market price $7,275 · based on 34 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $499 (−4.5%) over 41 days.
Aug 20, 2026 · $11,153
Sep 30, 2026 · $10,654
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 5XXGR4A60CG043142, spanning 41 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boucher Chevrolet of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI 53187 | $11,153 | 95,690 mi | 2026-08-20 | 18 h ago |
| Boucher Chevrolet | Waukesha, WI 53186 | — | 95,690 mi | 2026-07-30 | 11 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $10,888 | 95,690 mi | 2026-09-25 | 4 d ago | |
| Boucher Chevrolet of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI 53187 | $11,387 | 95,690 mi | 2026-08-20 | 18 h ago |
| Boucher Chevrolet | Waukesha, WI 53186 | $12,995 | 95,690 mi | 2026-08-19 | 31 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGR4A60CG043142Trim
TOP
Engine
2.0L
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
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$19,543
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 held steady .
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 | $6,994 |
| August 2026 | $6,995 |
| September 2026 | $6,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Kia Optima with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 30, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has the lowest median asking price ($6,488, 98 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Verano the highest ($6,999, 82 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 30, 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
TOP · United States
$10,654Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,685 · 32 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,995–$8,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima TOP | $7,685 | $5,995–$8,995 | 32 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion All trims | $6,747 | $4,999–$8,348 | 513 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,750 | $4,999–$8,018 | 238 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $6,995 | $5,450–$7,999 | 186 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 All trims | $6,488 | $4,888–$7,522 | 98 |
| 2012 Buick Verano All trims | $6,999 | $5,449–$7,999 | 82 |
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: September 30, 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 | 695 | $12,995 | 100% | 92,321 mi |
| 2019 | 792 | $11,995 | 92% | 96,894 mi |
| 2018 | 601 | $10,829 | 83% | 105,399 mi |
| 2017 | 361 | $9,995 | 77% | 104,684 mi |
| 2016 | 703 | $9,750 | 75% | 109,562 mi |
| 2015 | 684 | $8,230 | 63% | 116,736 mi |
| 2014 | 245 | $7,499 | 58% | 121,419 mi |
| 2013 | 440 | $7,194 | 55% | 128,540 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
