$1,377 higher median
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$12,376Median asking price · 815 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,950–$14,900
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2018 Hyundai Elantra prices in the U.S.
$10,998
Median pre-owned asking price
783 pre-owned listings · Updated September 14, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$9,170 – $13,372 All 791 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$10,999Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 14, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2018 Hyundai Elantra in the U.S. is $10,998, based on 783 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2018 Hyundai Elantra in the U.S. is $10,998 based on 783 pre-owned listings (of 791 total).
791 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 14, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: +$143.
Typical: $9,170–$13,372 — the middle half of 791 asking prices
Median $10,999
$5,880 low
$18K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$10,998
Pre-owned median (783)
93,389
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $16,998 under 15K miles and fall to $8,995 over 105K miles — roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $8,003Location
Active-listing medians are $9,990 in Ohio (38 active listings) and $12,436 in Pennsylvania (44 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $2,446About these price differences
The $9,170–$13,372 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$10,999
$9,170
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$13,372
791 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 791 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2018 Hyundai Elantra listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $10,999
2018 Hyundai Elantra
Trim not specified
$7,575
VIN 5NPD84LF5JH319027
−$3,424 · vs all-listings median
2018 Hyundai Elantra
Trim not specified
$7,988
VIN 5NPD84LF9JH263755
−$3,011 · vs all-listings median
2018 Hyundai Elantra
Trim not specified
$7,995
VIN 5NPD84LF4JH247379
−$3,004 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- SE VIN 5NPD74LF0JH320217 $8,100 −$2,899 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5NPD84LF9JH311075 $8,499 −$2,500 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5NPD84LF2JH274502 $8,980 −$2,019 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN KMHD84LF5JU599713 $9,149 −$1,850 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN KMHD84LF4JU503148 $9,900 −$1,099 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5NPD84LF1JH230863 $10,990 at typical vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5NPD84LFXJH251713 $11,199 +$200 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5NPD84LF7JH314556 $11,970 +$971 vs median
- SE VIN 5NPD74LF3JH267335 $11,476 +$477 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2018 Hyundai Elantra with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Hyundai Elantra in this catalog, the 2018 Kia Forte has the lowest median asking price ($9,299, 286 listings with photos) and the 2018 Honda Civic the highest ($16,998, 1,461 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2018 Hyundai Elantra
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 646 listings with photos, catalog median $10,999 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $8,999–$13,144
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$1,011 lower median
2018 Nissan Sentra
$9,988Median asking price · 319 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,995–$11,995
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual S listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$3,482 higher median
2018 Mini Hardtop
$14,481Median asking price · 100 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,999–$17,111
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual S 2-Door Hatchback FWD listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,700 lower median
2018 Kia Forte
$9,299Median asking price · 286 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,570–$11,295
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LX Base listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$5,999 higher median
2018 Honda Civic
$16,998Median asking price · 1,461 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,898–$19,388
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra All trims | see price overview above | $8,999–$13,144 | 646 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $12,376 | $9,950–$14,900 | 815 |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra All trims | $9,988 | $7,995–$11,995 | 319 |
| 2018 Mini Hardtop All trims | $14,481 | $10,999–$17,111 | 100 |
| 2018 Kia Forte All trims | $9,299 | $7,570–$11,295 | 286 |
| 2018 Honda Civic All trims | $16,998 | $14,898–$19,388 | 1,461 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2018 Hyundai Elantra: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $800 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 791
Median asking price $10,999
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 10 listings | $16,998 | $16K–$18K |
| 15K–30K miles | 9 listings | $15,786 | $15K–$17K |
| 30K–45K miles | 25 listings | $15,495 | $14K–$16K |
| 45K–60K miles | 68 listings | $13,600 | $12K–$15K |
| 60K–75K miles | 110 listings | $13,672 | $12K–$15K |
| 75K–90K miles | 146 listings | $11,612 | $11K–$13K |
| 90K–105K miles | 140 listings | $10,995 | $9,990–$13K |
| Over 105K miles | 277 listings | $8,995 | $7,799–$10K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2018 Hyundai Elantra: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Elantra GT Sport 1.6L 4-cyl VIN pattern: KMHH55LC · year code J$13,895 Median asking price · U.S. 23 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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SEL / Value Edition / Limited 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 5NPD84LF · year code J$10,995 Median asking price · U.S. 442 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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Elantra GT 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: KMHH35LE · year code J$11,499 Median asking price · U.S. 96 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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SEL / Value Edition / Limited 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: KMHD84LF · year code J$11,475 Median asking price · U.S. 72 priced listings · September 13, 2026
Show 4 more configurations
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SE 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: KMHD74LF · year code J$10,744 Median asking price · U.S. 38 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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ECO 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 5NPD94LA · year code J$11,493 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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SE 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 5NPD74LF · year code J$9,999 Median asking price · U.S. 101 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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Sport 1.6L 4-cyl VIN pattern: KMHD04LB · year code J$12,599 Median asking price · U.S. 59 priced listings · September 13, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2018 Hyundai Elantra factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2018 Hyundai Elantra is $11,712 (September 2026) — down 2.4% from $12,000 in September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $11,712 | $9,712–$14K | 679 |
| August 2026 | $11,694 | $9,468–$14K | 1,227 |
| July 2026 | $11,282 | $9,222–$14K | 1,202 |
| June 2026 | $11,469 | $9,042–$14K | 1,139 |
| May 2026 | $11,212 | $8,999–$14K | 1,114 |
| April 2026 | $11,115 | $8,999–$13K | 1,027 |
| March 2026 | $11,388 | $8,999–$14K | 1,523 |
| February 2026 | $10,998 | $8,995–$13K | 1,313 |
| January 2026 | $10,996 | $8,995–$13K | 1,278 |
| December 2025 | $10,991 | $9,000–$13K | 1,041 |
| November 2025 | $10,999 | $8,995–$13K | 779 |
| October 2025 | $11,797 | $9,495–$14K | 717 |
| September 2025 | $12,000 | $9,999–$14K | 343 |
2018 Hyundai Elantra prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2018 Hyundai Elantra for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 14, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 44 more state markets
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$11,582
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$12,061
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$10,498
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$12,000
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 39
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$10,792
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 33
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Dakota
Typical asking price
$11,990
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$10,977
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$11,628
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$10,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$13,765
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$11,324
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2018 Hyundai Elantra first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Hyundai Elantra years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2017
Hyundai Elantra
Typical asking price
$9,990
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Hyundai Elantra
Typical asking price
$10,999
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A newer model year
2019
Hyundai Elantra
Typical asking price
$11,980
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $25,821 Median
- 2025 $22,014 Median
- 2024 $20,300 Median
- 2023 $19,822 Median
- 2022 $17,995 Median
- 2021 $16,650 Median
- 2020 $13,999 Median
- 2019 $11,980 Median
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- 2017 $9,990 Median
- 2016 $8,495 Median
- 2015 $7,999 Median
- 2014 $7,942 Median
- 2013 $6,999 Median
- 2012 $6,734 Median
- 2011 $5,995 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
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What would a 2018 Hyundai Elantra cost per month?
Estimate the monthly payment on a $10,999 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$196
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,100 down
Amount financed
$9,899
Total interest
$1,861
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
- Check title and accident history
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- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2018 Hyundai Elantra prices range from $5,880 to $17,714?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $9,170 and $13,372 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $800 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2018 Hyundai Elantra are for sale right now?
791 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 791 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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