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2012 Kia Optima TOP
VIN
5XXGR4A66CG028032
GREAT DEAL
· $3,095 below typical price
Decatur, GA
Listed at
$4,900
typical market $7,995 · 28 comps
This 2012 Kia Optima TOP is listed at $4,900 with 215,071 miles in Decatur, GA.
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Sold by Babs Motors
2900 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
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VIN report
2012 Kia Optima TOP
VIN 5XXGR4A66CG028032
Accidents
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 28 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 24, 2026This vehicle · $4,900
Below market
$5,175
Typical price
$7,995
Above market
$10,217
This vehicle: $4,900 — below the market range (typical price $7,995)
Asking $4,900 · typical market price $7,995 · based on 28 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Oct 7, 2025 · $4,900
Sep 15, 2026 · $4,900
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 5XXGR4A66CG028032, spanning 11 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babs Motors | Decatur, GA 30034 | $4,900 | 215,071 mi | 2026-09-15 | 13 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bab's Motors | Decatur, GA 30034 | $4,900 | 215,071 mi | 2025-10-17 | 21 h ago |
| Babs Motors Inc | Decatur, GA 30034 | $4,900 | 215,071 mi | 2025-10-07 | 106 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGR4A66CG028032Trim
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
$7,395
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$22,645
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 August 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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market softened $27 in that span.
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 | $6,995 |
| August 2026 | $6,998 |
| September 2026 | $6,968 |
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 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Optima in this catalog, the 2012 Chrysler 200 has the lowest median asking price ($6,295, 196 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Verano the highest ($6,999, 71 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 24, 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
All trims · United States
$6,900Comparison catalog median · 113 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $5,795–$8,500
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$6,295Median asking price · 196 qualifying listings
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$6,999Median asking price · 71 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima All trims | $6,900 | $5,795–$8,500 | 113 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion All trims | $6,595 | $5,000–$8,290 | 415 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,900 | $4,995–$7,999 | 174 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $6,885 | $5,000–$7,995 | 139 |
| 2012 Chrysler 200 All trims | $6,295 | $4,988–$7,995 | 196 |
| 2012 Buick Verano All trims | $6,999 | $4,900–$8,499 | 71 |
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 24, 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 | 626 | $12,998 | 100% | 92,044 mi |
| 2019 | 771 | $12,116 | 93% | 96,674 mi |
| 2018 | 526 | $11,104 | 85% | 103,614 mi |
| 2017 | 290 | $9,984 | 77% | 105,497 mi |
| 2016 | 661 | $9,700 | 75% | 107,610 mi |
| 2015 | 660 | $8,332 | 64% | 118,602 mi |
| 2014 | 192 | $7,686 | 59% | 124,315 mi |
| 2013 | 435 | $7,088 | 55% | 129,109 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
