2018 Kia Optima tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $149
- High
- $2,800
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Kia Optima Tail Light prices
Year-specific used tail light pricing for the 2018 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary
A used 2018 Kia Optima tail light costs $30 to $2,800, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 1,252 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Aug 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$30–$2,8001,252 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$2,800 | 1,252 |
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Kia Optima tail light replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- 2018 Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$150
- 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$270
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, lid mounted, RH44 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$100$30 – $209
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, lid mounted, LH42 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$100$30 – $221
LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, RH38 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$75$50 – $195
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, quarter panel mounted, LH37 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$143$44 – $369
LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), lid mounted, LH36 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$95$50 – $295
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, quarter panel mounted, LH36 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$125$60 – $2,800
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, quarter panel mounted, RH36 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$125$60 – $205
LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), lid mounted, RH34 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$99$50 – $295
LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH33 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$78$50 – $300
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, quarter panel mounted, RH33 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$141$90 – $353
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Kia Optima compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 1,794 observed listings, including 1,252 with posted prices. Its $120 median is 4% below the Kia Optima guide's $125 median.
Among the 3 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Kia Optima tail light cost in other years?
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
09wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
10wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
11wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
14wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
15wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
16wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
17wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
18wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
19wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
20wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
21wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
22wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
23wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
24wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
27wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
28wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
29spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
42wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
43wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
44wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
45wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
46wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
47wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
48wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
49wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
50wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
52wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
53wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Common questions
2018 Kia Optima tail light FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima tail light?
Based on 1,252 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima tail light lists between $30 and $2,800, with a median asking price of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Kia Optima tail light?
Using a used part, a 2018 Kia Optima tail light replacement typically runs $170–$270 all-in: the median used tail light for this year lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Kia Optima tail light fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Kia Optima tail light also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2018 Kia Optima taillight?
A taillight is another name for a tail light. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Kia Optima tail light — median $120, from 1,252 listings.