2012 Kia Optima TOP

VIN 5XXGR4A62CG079494

Typical market price

$7,440

31 comparable listings

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Last listed by Pat McGrath Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

4610 Center Point Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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2012 Kia Optima TOP

VIN 5XXGR4A62CG079494

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Market price range

Based on 31 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 8, 2026

Below market

$4,999

Typical price

$7,440

Above market

$11,989

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $180 (+2.2%) over 12 days.

Sep 10, 2026 · $8,289 Sep 22, 2026 · $8,469

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 5XXGR4A62CG079494, spanning 12 days.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Pat McGrath Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram	Cedar Rapids, IA 52402	$8,469	125,424 mi	2026-09-22	11 d ago
McGrath Hyundai of Cedar Rapids	Hiawatha, IA 52233	$8,289	125,424 mi	2026-09-20	11 d ago
McGrath Hyundai	Hiawatha, IA 52233	$8,469	125,424 mi	2026-09-20	11 d ago
McGrath Toyota of Iowa City	Iowa City, IA 52246	$8,289	125,424 mi	2026-09-15	11 d ago
McGrath Kia	Hiawatha, IA 52233	$8,289	125,424 mi	2026-09-10	11 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5XXGR4A62CG079494

Trim

TOP

Engine

2.0L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

KIA GEORGIA, INC

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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 $4,038

Maintenance & repairs $6,300

Total, 5 years $19,288

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 $304 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	$6,995
September 2026	$6,962
October 2026	$6,496

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As of October 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has the lowest median asking price ($6,195, 109 listings with photos) and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat the highest ($6,900, 183 listings).

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2012 Kia Optima

All trims · United States

$6,499

Comparison catalog median · 167 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,500

Median asking price · 68 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,999–$8,309

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Kia Optima All trims	$6,499	$5,399–$8,393	167
2012 Ford Fusion All trims	$6,495	$4,995–$8,290	550
2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims	$6,450	$4,995–$8,018	245
2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims	$6,900	$4,999–$7,999	183
2012 Mazda MAZDA5 All trims	$6,195	$4,945–$7,390	109
2012 Mazda MAZDA6 All trims	$6,500	$4,999–$8,309	68

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	726	$12,958	100%	93,400 mi
2019	800	$11,898	92%	97,973 mi
2018	672	$10,786	83%	105,702 mi
2017	370	$9,940	77%	104,168 mi
2016	700	$9,498	73%	109,451 mi
2015	673	$8,068	62%	118,153 mi
2014	258	$7,694	59%	123,148 mi
2013	468	$7,032	54%	127,565 mi