2018 Kia Optima EX
5XXGU4L35JG209525
GOOD DEAL
· $762 below typical price
Pearl, MS
This 2018 Kia Optima EX is listed at $11,985 with 100,641 miles in Pearl, MS.
Market price range
Based on 68 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026This vehicle: $11,985 — $762 below the typical market price ($12,747)
Asking $11,985 · typical market price $12,747 · based on 68 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−14.3%) over 4 months.
Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN 5XXGU4L35JG209525, spanning 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Autos MS | Pearl, MS 39208 | $11,985 | 100,641 mi | 2026-08-24 |
| Nice Autos | Pearl, MS 39288 | $11,985 | 100,641 mi | 2026-05-17 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Autos MS | Pearl, MS 39208 | $12,985 | 100,641 mi | 2026-07-29 |
| Nice Autos | Pearl, MS 39288 | $12,985 | 100,641 mi | 2026-05-17 |
| Lakeshore Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Slidell, LA 70461 | $11,999 | 98,772 mi | 2026-04-19 |
| Lakeshore Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Slidell, LA 70082 | $11,999 | 98,772 mi | 2026-04-19 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGU4L35JG209525- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 31 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Kia Optima likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Kia Optima has 2 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 31 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
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HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V161000
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.NHTSA campaign 23V594000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2018 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $227 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,673 |
| April 2026 | $11,095 |
| May 2026 | $11,490 |
| June 2026 | $11,492 |
| July 2026 | $11,549 |
| August 2026 | $11,900 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Optima EX (this car) | $11,985 | 68 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | $12,922 | 8 | +$937 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | $11,995 | 7 | +$10 |
| 2017 Honda Accord | $16,050 | 5 | +$4,065 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata | $13,077 | 4 | +$1,092 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $15,077 | 4 | +$3,092 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2015–2020What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 460 | $12,938 | 100% | 91,797 mi |
| 2019 | 677 | $12,024 | 93% | 94,489 mi |
| 2018 | 441 | $11,000 | 85% | 100,999 mi |
| 2017 | 235 | $9,596 | 74% | 106,010 mi |
| 2016 | 564 | $8,999 | 70% | 108,077 mi |
| 2015 | 434 | $8,447 | 65% | 114,289 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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