2018 Kia Optima LX
5XXGT4L31JG226938
GOOD DEAL
· $2,401 below typical price
Paris, TX
This 2018 Kia Optima LX is listed at $8,096 with 151,915 miles in Paris, TX.
Market price range
Based on 270 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $8,096 — $2,401 below the typical market price ($10,497)
Asking $8,096 · typical market price $10,497 · based on 270 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,025 (−11.2%) over 87 days.
Asking prices recorded across 17 listing dates for VIN 5XXGT4L31JG226938, spanning 87 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota of Paris | Paris, TX 75460 | $8,096 | 151,915 mi | 2026-08-11 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota of Paris | Paris, TX 75460 | $8,101 | 151,915 mi | 2026-05-28 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGT4L31JG226938- ✓ 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 $263 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,673 |
| April 2026 | $11,095 |
| May 2026 | $11,494 |
| June 2026 | $11,492 |
| July 2026 | $11,552 |
| August 2026 | $11,936 |
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 LX (this car) | $8,096 | 270 | — |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | $15,034 | 5 | +$6,938 |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | $10,968 | 4 | +$2,872 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | $20,528 | 4 | +$12,432 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | $11,219 | 3 | +$3,123 |
| 2020 Acura TLX | $15,070 | 3 | +$6,974 |
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 | 461 | $12,988 | 100% | 91,807 mi |
| 2019 | 680 | $12,062 | 93% | 94,169 mi |
| 2018 | 430 | $10,995 | 85% | 100,453 mi |
| 2017 | 238 | $9,968 | 77% | 106,144 mi |
| 2016 | 572 | $8,999 | 69% | 108,130 mi |
| 2015 | 433 | $8,500 | 65% | 114,060 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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