2018 Kia Optima turbocharger — 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $492
- High
- $950

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima turbocharger (1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $150 to $950, with a median asking price of $500. Based on 47 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $215–$650 | 35 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$395 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$950 | 10 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$950 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima turbocharger, based on 47 priced listings. Its $500 median is 12% below the 2018 Kia Optima turbocharger overall median of $571.
There is 1 other turbocharger variant 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.
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Common questions
Based on 47 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima turbocharger in the 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $150 and $950, with a median asking price of $500.
The 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability may differ by year.