2018 Kia Optima axle shaft — (front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $150
- High
- $298

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft ((front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH) costs $75 to $298, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 47 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $82–$298 | 43 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $91–$91 | 1 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 3 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$298 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the (front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft, based on 47 priced listings. Its $135 median is 24% 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.
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Common questions
Based on 47 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima axle shaft in the (front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant lists between $75 and $298, with a median asking price of $135.
In our current dataset, the (front), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), outer assembly, LH variant appears only for the 2018 model year.