2008 Kia Optima MG
KNAGE123885257626
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($5,000)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGE123885257626Full 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 held steady .
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $4,995 |
| April 2026 | $4,256 |
| May 2026 | $4,950 |
| June 2026 | $4,995 |
| July 2026 | $4,784 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kia Optima MG (this car) | $5,000 | 19 | — |
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | $5,992 | 10 | +$992 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala | $4,495 | 7 | −$505 |
| 2009 Honda Accord | $6,745 | 5 | +$1,745 |
| 2010 Ford Focus | $4,899 | 4 | −$101 |
| 2007 Toyota Camry | $5,692 | 4 | +$692 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 634 | $12,995 | 100% | 92,467 mi |
| 2019 | 682 | $12,198 | 94% | 95,334 mi |
| 2018 | 553 | $10,996 | 85% | 103,073 mi |
| 2017 | 324 | $9,970 | 77% | 108,623 mi |
| 2016 | 493 | $9,500 | 73% | 109,789 mi |
| 2015 | 549 | $8,595 | 66% | 114,284 mi |
| 2014 | 205 | $7,900 | 61% | 123,192 mi |
| 2013 | 415 | $6,999 | 54% | 130,646 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
