2018 Kia Optima heater core — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) price snapshot
- Low
- $116
- Average
- $136
- High
- $400

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima heater core (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)) costs $116 to $400, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 32 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 | $116–$250 | 25 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $116–$400 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $212–$250 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$400 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima heater core, based on 32 priced listings. Its $116 median is 90% 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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Based on 32 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima heater core in the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant lists between $116 and $400, with a median asking price of $116.
The 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.