$1,900
2018 Kia Optima S
Copart 58174786 5XXGT4L36JG215630
Rear end · 116,217 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2018 Kia Optima auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 14,636 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2018 Kia Optima. Across 13,832 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $2,250. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 5,779 verified odometer readings sit above 105,802 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Oct 27, 2026. Auction results for the 2018 Kia Optima at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 2018 Kia Optima belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $1,600
- Median final bid
- $1,050–$2,300
- Middle half
- $3,000
- Top 10% from
- $7,300
- Highest
$1,150
2018 Kia Optima S
Copart 59678146 5XXGT4L37JG262763
Front end · 101,768 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2026
$1,950
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 57224316 5XXGT4L3XJG259310
Normal wear · 137,887 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 27, 2026
$825
2018 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 45650130 5XXGT4L36JG209018
Burn — interior · 125,983 mi · Bridgeport, PA, USA
Keys
Jul 25, 2026
$3,050
2018 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 45310118 5XXGT4L39JG232969
Front end · 121,148 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Keys
Jul 25, 2026
$500
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 51428896 5XXGT4L32JG241044
Front end · 88,354 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title
Jul 24, 2026
$1,250
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 59318446 KNAGT4L34J5215675
Rear end · 91,988 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA
Salvage title
Jul 24, 2026
$2,850
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 61347306 5XXGT4L31JG201344
Front end · 64,333 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2026
$1,650
2018 Kia Optima S
Copart 56241866 5XXGT4L34JG233317
Vandalism · 132,585 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2026
$725
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 58044336 5XXGT4L39JG185166
Front end · 118,892 mi · Danville, VA, USA
Salvage title
Jul 24, 2026
$3,750
2018 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45428809 5XXGU4L36JG248267
Front end · 36,207 mi · Simpsonville, SC, USA
Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$1,500
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 53045116 5XXGT4L3XJG263325
Front end · 207,609 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$1,750
2018 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 45514353 5XXGU4L31JG205679
Side · 139,087 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$1,700
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 57000876 5XXGT4L30JG262331
Front end · 117,115 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$2,400
2018 Kia Optima EX
Copart 79216595 5XXGU4L30JG215202
Front end · 55,876 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$900
2018 Kia Optima EX
Copart 58726986 5XXGU4L31JG204368
Front end · 129,906 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$2,025
2018 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 45363889 5XXGT4L37JG186008
Storm · 136,754 mi · Fletcher, NC, USA
Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$900
2018 Kia Optima S
Copart 91558535 5XXGT4L39JG247472
Front end · 110,648 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$750
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 57699976 5XXGT4L33JG181355
Front end · 218,985 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$2,500
2018 Kia Optima LX
Copart 82875684 5XXGT4L37JG226278
Front end · 76,051 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$950
2018 Kia Optima EX
Copart 58252526 5XXGU4L33JG185077
Front end · 157,375 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$1,425
2018 Kia Optima LX
IAAI 45565205 5XXGT4L37JG252377
Front end · 177,707 mi · Hudson, FL, USA
Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$1,000
$1,900
2018 Kia Optima EX
IAAI 44253245 5XXGU4L30JG270278
Front end · 66,045 mi · Scott, LA, USA
Keys
Jul 23, 2026
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 2,542 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$1,500 | 2018 |
| Mexico |
|
$1,800 | 2018 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$1,400 | 2018 |
| Georgia |
|
$2,000 | 2018 |
| Libya |
|
$925 | 2018 |
| Azerbaijan |
|
$2,700 | 2018 |
| Nigeria |
|
$1,488 | 2018 |
| Lebanon |
|
$1,263 | 2018 |
| XX |
|
$1,500 | 2018 |
| Dominican Republic |
|
$913 | 2018 |
| Ghana |
|
$1,425 | 2018 |
| Guatemala |
|
$1,350 | 2018 |
| Other countries | 1% |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
1,900 sold
median $1,550
IAAI
1,313 sold
median $1,700
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
Optima years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 2018 Kia Optima sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2018 Kia Optima was $1,600; half of the 3,213 sales went for $1,050 to $2,300.
Where do 2018 Kia Optima cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (66%), Mexico (24%), United Arab Emirates (4%).
Is a 2018 Kia Optima cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,550, IAAI $1,700.
How much does a 2018 Kia Optima sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2018 Kia Optima lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 2018 Kia Optima final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 2018 Kia Optima
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →