Used 2018 Kia Optima starter – 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Kia Optima Starter — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima starter, built from 43 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 Kia Optima · 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)

$100

median asking price

43 priced listings · $40–$222

Price summary

A used 2018 Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $40 to $222, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 43 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$72

2018 Kia Optima starter — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$125
High
$222
43 priced listings used · last updated Aug 11, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$22237 listings
Grade BStandard used$72–$2033 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$553 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$222 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) compare?

This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima starter, based on 43 priced listings. Its $100 median is 26% below the 2018 Kia Optima starter overall median of $135.

There are 3 other starter 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

1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) in other model years

All years
201614 listings$162$65 – $201

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Kia Optima starter variants are available?

2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)

46 listings$72$40 – $216

2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)

40 listings$178$60 – $228

2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)

40 listings$178$60 – $228

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2018 Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima starter (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo))?

Based on 43 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima starter in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $40 and $222, with a median asking price of $100.

Which years use the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) starter?

The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.