2018 Kia Optima drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $138
- High
- $200
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Kia Optima Drive Shaft prices
Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2018 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary
A used 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft costs $75 to $200, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade B (good)$200
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard used$75–$2004 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$200 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- 2018 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$650
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Kia Optima compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 22 observed listings, including 4 with posted prices. Its $200 median is 33% below the Kia Optima guide's $300 median.
Among the 2 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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What does a Kia Optima drive shaft cost in other years?
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Common questions
2018 Kia Optima drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft?
Based on 4 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft lists between $75 and $200, with a median asking price of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft?
Using a used part, a 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft replacement typically runs $295–$650 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $200, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft fit another year?
This price guide does not confirm interchangeability. Check the seller's part number, drivetrain, trim or variant, and your VIN before buying; parts from the same model can use different fitments in the same year.
How much is a 2018 Kia Optima driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Kia Optima drive shaft — median $200, from 4 listings.