2018 Kia Optima starter — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $158
- High
- $228

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima starter (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) costs $60 to $228, with a median asking price of $178. Based on 40 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $85–$228 | 26 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $74–$216 | 9 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$120 | 5 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$228 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima starter, based on 40 priced listings. Its $178 median is 32% above 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
Same year, other trims
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Based on 40 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima starter in the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant lists between $60 and $228, with a median asking price of $178.
The 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.