2018 Kia Optima LX

VIN 5XXGT4L37JG230976 GREAT DEAL · $3,498 below typical price Buford, GA
Listed at
$6,999
typical market $10,497 · 270 comps

This 2018 Kia Optima LX is listed at $6,999 with 133,013 miles in Buford, GA.

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Market price range

Based on 270 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $6,999
Below market
$7,237
Typical price
$10,497
Above market
$13,998

This vehicle: $6,999 — below the market range (typical price $10,497)

Asking $6,999 · typical market price $10,497 · based on 270 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $1,000 (+14.3%) over 54 days.

Jun 17, 2026 · $6,999 Aug 10, 2026 · $7,999

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 5XXGT4L37JG230976, spanning 54 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Gwinnett Luxury Motors Buford, GA 30518 $6,999 133,013 mi 2026-06-17

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Gwinnett Luxury Motors Buford, GA 30518 $7,998 133,013 mi 2026-07-28

What would this 2018 Kia Optima LX cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$125
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $700 down
Amount financed
$6,299
Total interest
$1,201

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5XXGT4L37JG230976
Trim
LX
Engine
2.4L · V4
Horsepower
185
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
31
MPG
City
28
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
$1,500 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $1,707
Fuel $7,500
Insurance $7,395
Maintenance & repairs $4,950
Total, 5 years $21,552

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 18V161000
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Kia 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.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
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) $6,999 270
2018 Honda Accord $14,495 26 +$7,496
2019 Toyota Camry $15,949 22 +$8,950
2019 Honda Civic $15,450 14 +$8,451
2019 Dodge Charger $13,198 13 +$6,199
2016 Ford Fusion $14,068 12 +$7,069

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2015–2020

What 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

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