2018 Kia Optima axle shaft — (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $132
- High
- $228
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2018 Kia Optima Axle Shaft — (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH prices
Trim-specific pricing for the (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft, built from 44 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
Price summary
A used 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH) costs $35 to $228, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 44 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$175
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$51–$22837 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$1755 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$35–$602 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $51–$228 | 37 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$175 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$60 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$175
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$228 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH compare?
This pricing covers the (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft, based on 44 priced listings. Its $175 median is 61% above the 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft overall median of $109.
There are 13 other axle shaft 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.
Same year, other trims
What other 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft variants are available?
(front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, RH
49 listings$126$30 – $315(front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH
47 listings$135$75 – $298(front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, RH
47 listings$150$50 – $335(front), 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), LH
46 listings$101$35 – $206(front), 2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), LH
46 listings$101$35 – $206(front), 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), LH
46 listings$101$35 – $206(front), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), LH
43 listings$77$30 – $222(front), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), RH
43 listings$77$20 – $216(front), 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), RH
38 listings$101$35 – $258(front), 2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), RH
38 listings$101$35 – $258(front), 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), RH
38 listings$101$35 – $258(front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), jackshaft, (RH)
37 listings$139$50 – $266(front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), jackshaft, (RH)
36 listings$89$50 – $214Back to full guide
2018 Kia Optima axle shaft — all trims
Common questions
2018 Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH) FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH)?
Based on 44 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft in the (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant lists between $35 and $228, with a median asking price of $175.
Which years use the (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH axle shaft?
In our current dataset, the (front), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant appears only for the 2018 model year.