Used 2018 Kia Optima transmission – (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Kia Optima Transmission — (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima transmission, built from 40 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 Kia Optima · (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)

$400

median asking price

40 priced listings · $150–$750

Price summary

A used 2018 Kia Optima transmission ((AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) costs $150 to $750, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 40 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$500
Grade C (fair)$150

2018 Kia Optima transmission — (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) price snapshot

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Low
$150
Average
$411
High
$750
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$194–$75021 listings
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wear$150–$1501 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$60018 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$750 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) compare?

This pricing covers the (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima transmission, based on 40 priced listings. Its $400 median is 20% below the 2018 Kia Optima transmission overall median of $500.

There are 6 other transmission 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

(AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) in other model years

All years
201740 listings$400$150 – $750

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Kia Optima transmission variants are available?

(AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)

46 listings$208$141 – $500

(AT), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)

43 listings$1,898$301 – $3,000

(AT), 2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)

39 listings$1,000$166 – $1,963

(AT), 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)

34 listings$500$150 – $1,200

(AT), 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)

34 listings$500$150 – $1,200

(AT), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)

31 listings$347$75 – $950

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2018 Kia Optima transmission — all trims

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Common questions

2018 Kia Optima transmission ((AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima transmission ((AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit))?

Based on 40 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima transmission in the (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant lists between $150 and $750, with a median asking price of $400.

Which years use the (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) transmission?

The (AT), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.