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Archived Lot. Auction ended on 04.06.2026

2012 Kia Optima Ex 2.4 VIN 5XXGN4A78CG055401

5XXGN4A78CG055401 2012 Kia Optima 2.4 Ex white

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Lot# 48002776

Final Bid $2329

Seller: Not known

Car Specs Sedan

5XXGN4A78CG055401

Color White

Year 2012

Fuel Type Gasoline

Engine 2.4 L

Drivetrain Front wheel drive

Mileage 296987 mi / 477954 km

Transmission Automatic

Damages

Condition Run & Drive info

Primary Damage Side info

Secondary Damage Undercarriage info

Key Present info

Bid Information

Location TN - Knoxville

Sale Date Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00 PM UTC

ACV / ERC $2914 USD / $2914 USD info

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Seller Type Insurance Co. info

Title Tn - Salvage Certificate

Sale Status Pure Sale

Features & Specs Kia OPTIMA 2012

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Auction Fees: $ 305

Doc Fee: $ 55

Gate Fee: $ 114

Bank Wire Fee: $ 19.18

Total: $ 1,455.18

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Land Freight(Knoxville - Savannah, GA) $ 675

Sea Freight(Savannah, GA - Rotterdam) info

$ 843.75

Insurance 1% info

$ 100

Our Commission: $ 500

Size Surcharge: $ 0

Total: $ 2,118.75

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Tax: $ 0

VAT: $ 0

Total: $ 0

Total price with delivery:
$ 3,573.93

* Additional charges may apply for parking at the port.

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Vehicle Engine:

2.4

Country:

TN - Knoxville

Last odometer reading:

296 987 mi

Last selling price:

$ 962

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Features Specs

Side By Side Trim Kia OPTIMA 2012 EX, EX Turbo, SX, Hybrid, LX

What It Means	Facts and Risks
Description	Side damage documented to the vehicle without specifying which side. Causes: side collision, glancing blow, parking impact.
What to Check in Photos	Carefully determine side and scale: • Which side is damaged (left/right) • Length of damaged section • Door, rocker panel deformation • Pillar condition • Gaps between doors, fenders, panels • Side glass condition • Signs of side airbag and curtain deployment Important: Side impacts often affect structural elements.
Damage Levels	Light: glancing blow without structural damage - door, fender replacement, cosmetic repair. Medium: door, fender, rocker panel deformation - parts replacement, possible rocker straightening. Critical: pillar, rocker damage - structural defects, requires frame machine restoration. Airbags: With side impact - risk of side airbag and curtain deployment - SRS system replacement required.
Buyer Risks	Structure: Rocker panels and pillars are critical body structural elements. Safety: Side protection is critical in side impacts and rollover. Repair Complexity: Restoring side damage often requires frame machine.
Expert Recommendations	✓ Assess scale: local vs extensive damage. ✓ Study all available photos: gaps, deformations, rocker and pillar condition. ✓ Check VIN report: repair history and airbag deployment. ✓ Assess Run & Drive status: if vehicle runs - that's a good sign. ⚠️ Be cautious: side damage is often structural.

What It Means	Facts and Risks
Description	Documented damage to vehicle's lower part - undercarriage, rocker panels, skid plate, exhaust system, fuel tank. Causes: bottom impact (rock, curb, stump), obstacle collision, off-road driving.
What to Check in Photos	Photo Limitations: Undercarriage rarely fully photographed. What Can Be Seen: • Skid plate damage • Exhaust system deformation • Fluid leaks • Rocker panel damage Important: Many undercarriage damages not visible in photos.
Possible Problems	Light: skid plate, muffler damage - component replacement. Medium: engine pan, transmission deformation - repair or replacement. Serious: fuel tank, fuel line, body floor damage - leak and corrosion risk. Critical: structural floor element deformation (frame rails, rocker panels) - structural problems.
Buyer Risks	Hidden Leaks: Damage may cause oil, fuel, coolant leaks. Corrosion: Damaged undercarriage coating opens path to rust. Safety: Fuel tank or line damage - fire hazard. Structure: Serious bottom impacts may compromise body geometry.
Expert Recommendations	✓ Study undercarriage photos: look for impact signs, deformations, leaks. ✓ Check rocker panels: if frame rails or rocker panels affected - serious. ✓ Assess scale: light damage (skid plate, muffler) repairs inexpensively. ✓ Check VIN report: learn damage cause. ⚠️ Consider corrosion: damaged undercarriage rusts quickly.

Metric	Description
ACV (Actual Cash Value)	The estimated market value of the vehicle in the U.S. at the time it was written off by the insurance company. Use: Helps assess the real value of the car before damage.
ERC (Estimated Repair Cost)	The insurer's preliminary estimate of repair costs for the U.S. market. Use: A general indicator for budgeting restoration costs.

Type	Description & Risks
Insurance Company	The most reliable seller type. Vehicles are sold after an insurance claim payout. Usually sold "as is" — without hidden repairs or defect masking before being listed on the insurance auto auction.
Dealer (Reseller)	Sold by an intermediary. Warning: High risk of poor-quality pre-sale repairs (cosmetic cover-ups) to conceal actual damage. An independent inspection is mandatory.
Rental Company	Vehicles from rental fleets. Often repaired at the company's expense (Self-Insured) without being reported to databases. Risk: History reports may show "No Accidents" and a Clean Title, while hiding actual repairs. The price is higher, but the history may be incomplete. Inspection is required.
Not-Insurance (Bank / Private / Other)	Banks, leasing companies, or private parties (Dealer / Reseller). Damage history may not be obvious. A detailed check is recommended; we do not recommend buying without an inspection.

Rate	Coverage
1%	Covers total loss only during transportation. Any new damage that occurs in transit is not covered.
2.5%	Covers total loss and new damage that occurs from the moment the vehicle is accepted at the U.S. warehouse until it arrives at the port of discharge. Deductible: USD 200. Compensation is calculated based on the average market cost of repairs and replacement parts (new or used, depending on the most economically reasonable option). Official dealer pricing is not used.

2012 Kia Optima Ex 2.4 VIN 5XXGN4A78CG055401

Vehicle Condition

SIDE - Side Damage

UNDERCARRIAGE - Undercarriage Damage

Key Availability

ACV / ERC

Seller Type

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