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Market price · Used 2018 Kia Optima 518 listings tracked

Used 2018 Kia Optima Price in the US

A used 2018 Kia Optima in the US typically lists for $8,858–$12,708, with a median asking price of $10,898 across 518 active US dealer listings (as of 2026-10-15). The cheapest one listed right now is $4,000, a 2018 LX in Jamaica, NY — below 95% of the market, so expect high mileage, a base trim or a branded title — check the vehicle history.

Used 2018 Kia Optima · asking prices518 listings
$6,000$16k
Typical range
$8,858 – $12,708
Median
$10,898
Cheapest 5%
under $6,784
Cheapest listed now
$4,000

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  1. 2018 Kia Optima
    $4,000
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    165,000 mi · Jamaica, NY · 2 Rich Motor Sales
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  2. $4,500
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    181,562 mi · Phoenix, AZ · EASY CAR AUTO SALES
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  3. $4,649
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    148,279 mi · Knoxville, TN · MINI of Knoxville
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  4. $4,700
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    184,601 mi · Council Bluffs, IA · Edwards Bargain Center
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  5. 2018 Kia Optima
    $5,000
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    150,442 mi · Metamora, MI · NEWCOMBS NORTH CERTIFIED AUTO SALES
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  6. 2018 Kia Optima
    $5,200
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    148,000 mi · Sugar land, TX
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  7. 2018 Kia Optima
    $5,500
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    162,038 mi · Raleigh, NC · Crown Royal Drive
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  8. $5,594
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    185,286 mi · Wendell, NC · Wendell Auto Brokers
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  9. 2018 Kia Optima
    $5,677
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    178,478 mi · Anniston, AL · Buster Miles Kia
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  10. $5,688
    2018 Kia Optima LX
    149,347 mi · Downey, CA · Elite Auto Group
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These are the bottom of the market, not the going rate — every one is priced below 95% of active listings. A typical used 2018 Kia Optima asks $8,858–$12,708. Cars this far under: expect high mileage, a base trim or a branded title — check the vehicle history.

FAQ

How much does a used 2018 Kia Optima cost?

A used 2018 Kia Optima in the US typically lists for $8,858 to $12,708, with a median asking price of $10,898 across 518 active US dealer listings. Nine in ten are priced between $6,784 and $15,436 (as of 2026-10-15, source: UnderMarket Cars).

Is $11,000 a good price for a used 2018 Kia Optima?

That sits at about the market median ($10,898) for a used 2018 Kia Optima. Under $8,858 puts you in the cheapest quarter of active US listings and under $6,784 in the cheapest 5%; above $15,436 is the priciest 5% (as of 2026-10-15).

What is the cheapest used 2018 Kia Optima for sale right now?

$4,000 — a 2018 Kia Optima LX in Jamaica, NY, $6,898 under the median (as of 2026-10-15).

Are these MSRP or real asking prices?

Real asking prices from active US dealer listings, deduplicated by VIN — not manufacturer MSRP. They already reflect dealer discounts, and they exclude tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

How often are prices updated?

The listing data behind UnderMarket Cars is rebuilt from live US dealer inventory every few hours, and this used 2018 Kia Optima page is regenerated from it when it is requested. The figures on this page are from 2026-10-15.

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Prices updated 2026-10-15. Data covers active dealer listings across the USA.