2018 Kia Optima heater core — 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $61
- High
- $61

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)) costs $61 to $61, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 40 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$61 | 30 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$61 | 10 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $61–$61 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima heater core, based on 40 priced listings. Its $61 median is 0% above the 2018 Kia Optima heater core overall median of $61.
There are 5 other heater core 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 heater core in the 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $61 and $61, with a median asking price of $61.
The 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.