2018 Kia Optima control arm — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $100
- High
- $249
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2018 Kia Optima Control Arm — US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH prices
Trim-specific pricing for the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima control arm, built from 26 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
Price summary
A used 2018 Kia Optima control arm (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH) costs $40 to $249, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 26 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$133
Grade B (good)$60
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$24915 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$1643 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$1008 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$249 | 15 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$164 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$100 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$133
Grade B$60
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$249 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH compare?
This pricing covers the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima control arm, based on 26 priced listings. Its $61 median is 6% below the 2018 Kia Optima control arm overall median of $65.
There are 7 other control arm 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 trim, other years
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH in other model years
Same year, other trims
What other 2018 Kia Optima control arm variants are available?
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH
28 listings$50$40 – $249US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH
28 listings$50$40 – $249Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH
26 listings$61$40 – $249Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, RH
22 listings$75$45 – $301Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Plug-In Hybrid, RH
22 listings$75$45 – $301Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, LH
18 listings$75$50 – $175Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Plug-In Hybrid, LH
18 listings$75$50 – $175Back to full guide
2018 Kia Optima control arm — all trims
Common questions
2018 Kia Optima control arm (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH) FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima control arm (US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH)?
Based on 26 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima control arm in the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH variant lists between $40 and $249, with a median asking price of $61.
Which years use the US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH control arm?
The US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH variant appears in model years 2017, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability may differ by year.