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2012 Kia Optima TOP
VIN
5XXGR4A65CG080753
GOOD DEAL
· $1,189 below typical price
Listed at
$5,980
typical market $7,169 · 25 comps
This 2012 Kia Optima TOP is listed at $5,980 with 166,058 miles.
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Sold by Automart South
823 Hwy 31, Alabaster, AL 35137
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VIN report
2012 Kia Optima TOP
VIN 5XXGR4A65CG080753
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 5, 2026This vehicle · $5,980
Below market
$4,695
Typical price
$7,169
Above market
$10,612
This vehicle: $5,980 — $1,189 below the typical market price ($7,169)
Asking $5,980 · typical market price $7,169 · based on 25 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automart South | 35137 | $5,980 | 166,058 mi | 2026-07-05 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGR4A65CG080753Trim
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
$4,760
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$20,010
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 October 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $517 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $6,978 |
| July 2026 | $6,993 |
| August 2026 | $6,900 |
| September 2026 | $6,900 |
| October 2026 | $6,500 |
| November 2026 | $7,495 |
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As of November 7, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Ford Fusion has the lowest median asking price ($6,289, 450 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Lacrosse the highest ($8,093, 137 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 7, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Kia Optima
TOP · United States
$5,980Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,500 · 23 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,299–$8,790
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Top · 166,058 mi · view VIN
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2012 Buick Lacrosse
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$8,093Median asking price · 137 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,995–$9,800
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima TOP | $6,500 | $5,299–$8,790 | 23 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,894 | $4,995–$8,899 | 233 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion All trims | $6,289 | $4,975–$8,000 | 450 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $6,990 | $4,999–$7,995 | 176 |
| 2012 Buick Verano All trims | $6,995 | $5,500–$7,995 | 69 |
| 2012 Buick Lacrosse All trims | $8,093 | $5,995–$9,800 | 137 |
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: November 7, 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 | 674 | $12,885 | 100% | 91,612 mi |
| 2019 | 771 | $11,500 | 89% | 99,621 mi |
| 2018 | 577 | $10,425 | 81% | 103,623 mi |
| 2017 | 320 | $9,800 | 76% | 106,666 mi |
| 2016 | 687 | $8,998 | 70% | 108,253 mi |
| 2015 | 676 | $8,104 | 63% | 117,436 mi |
| 2014 | 231 | $7,800 | 61% | 121,128 mi |
| 2013 | 418 | $7,006 | 54% | 130,183 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
