2012 Kia Optima EX
KNAGM4AD4C5034278
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCH Honda of Temecula | Temecula, CA 92591 | $8,500 | 131,421 mi | 2021-04-25 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($7,248)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGM4AD4C5034278Full 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 36 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid 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 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 36 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD
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ENGINEKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V750000
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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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima…NHTSA campaign 23V652000
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 Hybrid from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima EX (this car) | $7,248 | 10 | — |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $10,022 | 23 | +$2,774 |
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | $8,904 | 14 | +$1,656 |
| 2013 Honda Accord | $11,039 | 14 | +$3,791 |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $9,016 | 8 | +$1,768 |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | $7,580 | 6 | +$332 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
