2018 Kia Optima alternator — 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $56
- Average
- $119
- High
- $190

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima alternator (2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)) costs $56 to $190, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 7, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $190–$190 | 1 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$80 | 1 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $56–$150 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $56–$190 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima alternator, based on 4 priced listings. Its $150 median is 55% above the 2018 Kia Optima alternator overall median of $97.
There are 5 other alternator variants available for the 2018 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 4 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima alternator in the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $56 and $190, with a median asking price of $150.
In our current dataset, the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.