Used 2018 Kia Optima tail light – LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Kia Optima Tail LightLX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH prices

Trim-specific pricing for the LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima tail light, built from 33 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
Price summary

A used 2018 Kia Optima tail light (LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH) costs $50 to $300, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 33 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2018 Kia Optima tail light — LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$92
High
$300
33 priced listings used · last updated Aug 3, 2026· How we price·

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Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50$30033 listings

Trim-specific context

How does the LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH compare?

This pricing covers the LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH variant of the 2018 Kia Optima tail light, based on 33 priced listings. Its $78 median is 35% below the 2018 Kia Optima tail light overall median of $120.

There are 35 other tail light 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 tail light variants are available?

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, lid mounted, RH

44 listings
$100$30$209

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, lid mounted, LH

42 listings
$100$30$221

LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, RH

38 listings
$75$50$195

EX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH

37 listings
$143$44$369

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, quarter panel mounted, LH

37 listings
$143$44$369

SX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH

37 listings
$168$59$345

SXL, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH

37 listings
$168$59$345

Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH

37 listings
$143$44$369

Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH

37 listings
$143$44$369

S, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH

37 listings
$168$59$345

LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), lid mounted, LH

36 listings
$95$50$295

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, quarter panel mounted, LH

36 listings
$125$60$2,800

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, quarter panel mounted, RH

36 listings
$125$60$205

SX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH

36 listings
$168$62$395

SXL, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH

36 listings
$168$62$395

S, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH

36 listings
$168$62$395

EX, (LED), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$102$73$260

LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$99$50$295

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$102$73$260

SX, (LED), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$144$40$345

SXL, (LED), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$144$40$345

Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$102$73$260

Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$102$73$260

S, (LED), lid mounted, RH

34 listings
$144$40$345

EX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH

33 listings
$141$90$353

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, quarter panel mounted, RH

33 listings
$141$90$353

Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH

33 listings
$141$90$353

Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH

33 listings
$141$90$353

SX, (LED), lid mounted, LH

32 listings
$140$40$303

SXL, (LED), lid mounted, LH

32 listings
$140$40$303

S, (LED), lid mounted, LH

32 listings
$140$40$303

EX, (LED), lid mounted, LH

30 listings
$95$46$265

LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, lid mounted, LH

30 listings
$95$46$265

Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, LH

30 listings
$95$46$265

Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, LH

30 listings
$95$46$265

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2018 Kia Optima tail light (LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima tail light (LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH)?

Based on 33 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima tail light in the LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH variant lists between $50 and $300, with a median asking price of $78.

Which years use the LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH tail light?

In our current dataset, the LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), quarter panel mounted, LH variant appears only for the 2018 model year.