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VIN 5XXGN4A78CG010796 · 2012 Kia Optima

Every dealer listing of this VIN tracked by AutosXchange since 2026-11-05: where it was listed, for how much, and when it left the market.

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What this means for you: The last listing ended on Nov 10 and the car has not been listed by any dealer on AutosXchange since.

Last listed $7,750 · removed Nov 10The final advertised price before this VIN left the market, like a stock's last traded price. Listed by Willy Herold Automotive.
VIN decoded

2012 Kia Optima GLS

Factory details for VIN 5XXGN4A78CG010796 from NHTSA's vehicle database (the manufacturer's own data). The VIN check digit is valid.

Year2012
MakeKia
ModelOptima
TrimGLS
BodySedan/Saloon
Doors4
Engine2.4L
FuelGasoline
Built inGeorgia, United States (USA)

5 NHTSA recalls for the 2012 Kia Optima (all VINs of this model year). Check whether this exact car still has an open recall: NHTSA recall check for this VIN →

  • Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (17V224000): Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engi…
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Cont (23V652000): Kia 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 Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento,…
  • Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (18V907000): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor …

Decoded data is what the manufacturer reported for this VIN pattern; options and condition of the actual car can differ. Accident and title history are not part of a VIN decode.

Timeline

Dealer listings of this VIN

DealerAddedRemovedFirst listed priceLast listed pricePrice changesOutcome
Willy Herold AutomotiveColumbus, GANov 5Nov 10—$7,750last listed0Listing removednot listed since

Detailed price history is not available for this VIN (it is listed by more than one dealer); the dealer listings above come from the removed / added records.

2012 Kia Optima: market value

Market value of this car
$6,495
based on 9 comparable cars · same 2011–2013 Optima EX · used · in Georgia

2012 Kia Optima EX: nationwide prices

Nationwide, last 30 days
Last listed (listings removed): $5,625 · based on 2 last listed pricesFor sale now (asking): $5,900 · based on 7 cars for sale now
based on 9 days of tracking since Nov 5, 2026

Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day

  • Nationwide median $5,900
  • Last listed (listings removed) —
  • For sale now (asking) $5,900
2012 Kia Optima EX: nationwide median, last listed median and current asking median per day (30-day window)Nov 10: nationwide median $5,900, last listed —, asking $5,450; Nov 11: nationwide median $5,900, last listed —, asking $5,900; Nov 12: nationwide median $5,900, last listed —, asking $5,900; Nov 13: nationwide median $5,900, last listed —, asking $5,900$5.4k$5.6k$5.8k$6kNov 10Nov 11Nov 12Nov 13Nov 10: nationwide median $5,900, last listed median —, current asking median $5,450Nov 11: nationwide median $5,900, last listed median —, current asking median $5,900Nov 12: nationwide median $5,900, last listed median —, current asking median $5,900Nov 13: nationwide median $5,900, last listed median —, current asking median $5,900

The market value of this car, at the top, is based on its comparable cars (same 2011–2013 Optima EX · used · in Georgia). This chart covers every 2012 Kia Optima EX listed across the U.S., so its figures can differ. Last listed price is the final advertised price of a listing before it was removed from sale, like a stock's last traded price. Nationwide median is the middle price of the last listed prices (listings removed in the window) and the current asking prices together.

This trim for sale now, by area

AreaCarsMedian asking priceTypical range
Georgia4$7,745—
Nationwide56$6,995$3,999 – $9,950
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Market for this car: 2012 Kia Optima EX

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Showing Georgia. Tracking began Nov 5, 2026, so 30- and 90-day views cover the days since then.

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0newly listed

Georgia, 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-13. Asking prices, not sale prices; a removed listing is often, but not always, a sale.

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Method

About this history

Asking prices advertised by dealers, as tracked by AutosXchange; not final sale prices. "Listing removed" means the listing ended and the VIN has not been advertised by any dealer on AutosXchange since; "Moved" means it appeared at another dealer within 45 days. History begins 2026-11-05.

FAQ

Questions

Where was VIN 5XXGN4A78CG010796 listed for sale?

Willy Herold Automotive in Columbus, GA from 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-10 at $7,750.

Is VIN 5XXGN4A78CG010796 still for sale?

The last listing (Willy Herold Automotive) ended on 2026-11-10 and the VIN has not been listed by any dealer on AutosXchange since, so the listing was removed. Last listed price: $7,750.

Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-13. AutosXchange Intel Hub · Methodology