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2018 Kia RIO
VIN
3KPA24AB1JE142551
FAIR PRICE
· within $136 of the typical market price
Listed at
$9,615
typical market $9,479 · 48 comps
This 2018 Kia RIO is listed at $9,615 with 103,887 miles.
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Sold by Timo's Auto Sales
218 S Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93456
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2018 Kia RIO
VIN 3KPA24AB1JE142551
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Market price range
Based on 48 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 8, 2026This vehicle · $9,615
Below market
$6,706
Typical price
$9,479
Above market
$12,998
This vehicle: $9,615 — within $136 of the typical market price ($9,479)
Asking $9,615 · typical market price $9,479 · based on 48 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Aug 26, 2026 · $9,615
Sep 14, 2026 · $9,615
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3KPA24AB1JE142551, spanning 19 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo's Auto Sales | 93456 | $9,615 | 103,887 mi | 2026-09-14 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOS AUTO SALES | Santa Maria, CA 93458 | $9,615 | 103,887 mi | 2026-08-26 | 4 d ago |
| Timo's Auto Sales | Santa Maria, CA 93458 | $9,495 | 103,887 mi | 2026-08-26 | 19 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPA24AB1JE142551Engine
Horsepower
130
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
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Window sticker on file for this VIN
The original window sticker for this RIO
Factory equipment, the options actually installed and the price this car left the line with — the same document that hung on the glass in the showroom.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
32
MPG
City
28
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
$1,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 32 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Kia Rio likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$2,345
Fuel
$7,250
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$4,950
Total, 5 years
$21,345
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Kia Rio has 1 recall campaign as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 MPG.
1 recall campaign on this model year
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V622000
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 Rio from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Kia RIO over the last 6 months — the market firmed $259 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $9,511 |
| July 2026 | $9,420 |
| August 2026 | $8,995 |
| September 2026 | $9,413 |
| October 2026 | $9,321 |
| November 2026 | $9,770 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Kia RIO with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Kia RIO in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic has the lowest median asking price ($8,859, 92 listings with photos) and the 2018 Ford Focus the highest ($9,900, 590 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2018 Kia RIO
All trims · United States
$9,615Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,615 · 73 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,619–$11,998
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2018 Chevrolet Sonic
All trims
$8,859Median asking price · 92 qualifying listings
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2018 Chevrolet Spark
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$9,452Median asking price · 45 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,000–$11,939
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$365 lower median
2018 Hyundai Accent
All trims
$9,250Median asking price · 50 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,999–$10,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia RIO All trims | $9,615 | $7,619–$11,998 | 73 |
| 2018 Ford Focus All trims | $9,900 | $7,977–$12,675 | 590 |
| 2018 Ford Fiesta All trims | $8,882 | $6,590–$10,697 | 135 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic All trims | $8,859 | $6,999–$10,988 | 92 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Spark All trims | $9,452 | $7,000–$11,939 | 45 |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent All trims | $9,250 | $7,999–$10,999 | 50 |
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: November 10, 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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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2018–2023What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 292 | $15,920 | 100% | 49,255 mi |
| 2022 | 154 | $14,494 | 91% | 63,558 mi |
| 2021 | 111 | $11,762 | 74% | 76,777 mi |
| 2020 | 156 | $12,000 | 75% | 78,725 mi |
| 2019 | 121 | $10,000 | 63% | 92,102 mi |
| 2018 | 87 | $9,615 | 60% | 91,890 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
