Used and remanufactured transmissions that fit the 2008 Kia Optima. Each unit below is matched to this vehicle, warranty-backed, and shipped with freight quoted at checkout from EP Transmissions.
Rule of thumb: a transmission replacement is usually worth it when the installed cost stays under 50% of what the 2008 Kia Optima is worth — most units below beat that comfortably.
Based on 6 recent market listings, a transmission for a 2008 Kia Optima typically runs $3,073–$3,073, with a median around $3,073.
As a general rule of thumb, a transmission replacement on a 2008 Kia Optima (mid-size sedan segment, vehicle value roughly $2,500–$3,000) is usually worth it when the installed cost stays under about $1,250 — roughly 50% of what the vehicle is worth.
Based on vendor-verified fitment data across 10 listed transmissions, remanufactured and new transmissions for this model cover the 2001–2010 model years. Always confirm your exact VIN or engine/transmission code before ordering, since fitment can vary by submodel or engine.
