2018 Kia Optima LX
5XXGT4L32JG201241
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,356 above typical price
Fort Wayne, IN
This 2018 Kia Optima LX is listed at $11,849 with 92,340 miles in Fort Wayne, IN.
Market price range
Based on 270 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $11,849 — $1,356 above the typical market price ($10,493)
Asking $11,849 · typical market price $10,493 · based on 270 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 11 listing dates for VIN 5XXGT4L32JG201241, spanning 23 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North | Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | $11,849 | 92,340 mi | 2026-07-07 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln | Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | $12,150 | 92,328 mi | 2026-07-07 |
| Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North | Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | $12,000 | 92,328 mi | 2026-07-07 |
| — | $12,999 | 77 mi | 2024-08-23 |
What would this 2018 Kia Optima LX cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5XXGT4L32JG201241- ✓ 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) | $11,849 | 270 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | $9,397 | 12 | −$2,452 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | $11,245 | 11 | −$604 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | $11,472 | 8 | −$377 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $19,458 | 8 | +$7,609 |
| 2020 Honda Accord | $19,731 | 6 | +$7,882 |
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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