Home / Market Data / Kia Optima / 2012 2012 Kia Optima Market Data There are 64 2012 Kia Optima listings in 29 states, at a national LocalIQ™ median asking price of $3,800. That is $300 more than a 2011 ($3,500). A 2013 asks $4,122, $322 more. Individual asking prices for the 2012 run from $2,000 to $6,000, so condition, miles and title swing a single car well away from the median. Of the large markets below, California has the most 2012 listings (11, median $4,300).
LocalIQ™ median asking price Median asking price
$3,800
Median days to sell (sold listings) from 149 sold listings
10 days
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Check this car 2012 vs. neighbouring Optima model years LocalIQ™ median asking price · listings, national Model year Median asking price Listings 2014 $4,575 98 2013 $4,122 137 2012 (this page) $3,800 64 2011 $3,500 32
2012 Kia Optima in large state markets LocalIQ™ median asking price · listings, 2012 model year only State Median asking price Listings California $4,300 11
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$0 Shared asking-price scale · $15,000
CarFlipIQ · November 2, 2026 · trailing 90 days, listings marked sold (status may be a proxy). Same make, model and five-year band. Other-state samples exclude NC; mileage, condition and title remain unmatched. Asking prices, not verified sale prices or profit.
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