2008 Kia Optima MG
KNAGE123385250406
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
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NHTSA build data for KNAGE123385250406Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Kia Optima likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Kia Optima has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011…NHTSA campaign 13V114000
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AIR BAGSKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007…NHTSA campaign 12V014000
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POWER TRAINKIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007.NHTSA campaign 11V153000
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 2008 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $999 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $4,256 |
| May 2026 | $4,950 |
| June 2026 | $4,995 |
| July 2026 | $4,784 |
| August 2026 | $5,042 |
| September 2026 | $5,255 |
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 | 587 | $13,100 | 100% | 91,875 mi |
| 2019 | 775 | $12,393 | 95% | 96,094 mi |
| 2018 | 512 | $11,812 | 90% | 100,510 mi |
| 2017 | 273 | $9,999 | 76% | 107,280 mi |
| 2016 | 611 | $9,499 | 73% | 108,515 mi |
| 2015 | 596 | $8,636 | 66% | 115,312 mi |
| 2014 | 236 | $7,686 | 59% | 122,886 mi |
| 2013 | 422 | $7,096 | 54% | 128,798 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
