2018 Kia Optima strut — (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $117
- High
- $257
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2018 Kia Optima Strut — (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH prices
Trim-specific pricing for the (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima strut, built from 29 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
Price summary
A used 2018 Kia Optima strut ((front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH) costs $35 to $257, with a median asking price of $91. Based on 29 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$91
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$25722 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$912 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$1455 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$257 | 22 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$91 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$145 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$91
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$257 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH compare?
This pricing covers the (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima strut, based on 29 priced listings. Its $91 median is 14% above the 2018 Kia Optima strut overall median of $80.
There are 7 other strut 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 year, other trims
What other 2018 Kia Optima strut variants are available?
(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, RH
36 listings$80$35 – $173(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Plug-In Hybrid, RH
36 listings$80$35 – $173(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, LH
31 listings$85$45 – $178(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Plug-In Hybrid, LH
31 listings$85$45 – $178(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH
29 listings$85$50 – $257(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH
6 listings$55$50 – $60(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH
4 listings$60$50 – $60Back to full guide
2018 Kia Optima strut — all trims
Common questions
2018 Kia Optima strut ((front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH) FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima strut ((front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH)?
Based on 29 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima strut in the (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH variant lists between $35 and $257, with a median asking price of $91.
Which years use the (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH strut?
In our current dataset, the (front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH variant appears only for the 2018 model year.