Used Kia Optima strut – (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH

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Kia Optima Strut — (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH prices

Pricing for the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH variant of the Kia Optima strut, aggregated from 37 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.

2018 Kia Optima · (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH

$55

median asking price

6 priced listings · $50–$60

Price summary

A used Kia Optima strut ((front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH) costs $45 to $237, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 37 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$55

Kia Optima strut — (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$85
High
$237
37 priced listings across 2 model years· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$23724 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$806 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$45–$507 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$237 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH priced differently?

This pricing covers the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH variant of the Kia Optima strut, based on 37 priced listings across 2 model years (2018, 2019). Its $65 median is 13% below the Kia Optima strut overall median of $75.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Price by model year

What does a (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH cost by year?

20186 listings$55$50 – $60201931 listings$65$45 – $237

Other trims

Other Kia Optima strut variants

Full Optima guide

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, LH

2 yrs$85$45 – $178

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Hybrid, RH

2 yrs$85$35 – $173

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, LH

1 yr$91$35 – $257

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LX, RH

1 yr$85$50 – $257

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Plug-In Hybrid, LH

1 yr$85$45 – $178

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), Plug-In Hybrid, RH

1 yr$80$35 – $173

(front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), RH

1 yr$80$45 – $237

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LH

1 yr$85$45 – $178

(front), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), RH

1 yr$75$35 – $191

Common questions

Kia Optima strut ((front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH) FAQ

How much is a used Kia Optima strut ((front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH)?

Based on 37 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima strut in the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH variant lists between $45 and $237, with a median asking price of $65.

Which Kia Optima years use the (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH strut?

The (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH variant appears in model years 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between (front), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LH condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $75, Grade B has a median of $55. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.