2018 Kia Optima engine — 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,700
- Average
- $2,745
- High
- $4,264

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima engine (2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) costs $1,700 to $4,264, with a median asking price of $2,736. Based on 40 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $2,000–$4,264 | 20 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,000–$3,083 | 14 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,700–$1,700 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $2,698–$3,075 | 5 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,700–$4,264 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima engine, based on 40 priced listings. Its $2,736 median is 10% below the 2018 Kia Optima engine overall median of $3,048.
There are 8 other engine 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
Same year, other trims
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Common questions
Based on 40 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima engine in the 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant lists between $1,700 and $4,264, with a median asking price of $2,736.
The 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability may differ by year.