2018 Kia Optima – 5XXGU4L31JG199480
Description
This 2018 Kia Optima (White) comes from a major insurance auction in the USA or Canada. All information on this page is linked to the vehicle’s VIN (5XXGU4L31JG199480), which helps confirm where the car was listed and what condition it was in at the time of sale.
The photos shown are real auction photos of this exact vehicle. It’s worth reviewing them closely—auction listings don’t always mention every detail, and images often reveal things like scratches, dents, missing trim, or other visible issues.
Technical details
This 2018 Kia Optima (White) is equipped with an engine designed to balance performance and efficiency. According to the auction listing, the vehicle had 65,858 miles at the time of sale.
Condition and reported damage
At the auction, the following damage was reported:
- Primary damage: FRONT END
- Secondary damage: FRONT END
Insurance-auction vehicles are typically sold with some form of damage or defect, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to more serious problems. To get the clearest picture, compare the reported damage with the photos.
Additional information
Each listing on our site is connected to the vehicle’s VIN, allowing you to cross-check details such as history, ownership records, and accident/insurance information (where available). This vehicle was listed through a large insurance-auction platform in the United States, which helps ensure the information is traceable.
For the most accurate assessment, review all photos and all listed specifications before making any decisions.
Technical Specifications
| VIN Number | 5XXGU4L31JG199480 |
|---|---|
| Lot ID | 39143572 |
| Sale Date | 2025-01-28 |
| Color | White |
| Odometer | 65858 |
| Primary Damage | FRONT END |
| Secondary Damage | FRONT END |
VIN Breakdown for 5XXGU4L31JG199480
Every 17-character VIN encodes specific facts about where and when the vehicle was built. Here is what the VIN 5XXGU4L31JG199480 reveals about this 2018 Kia:
| World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 5XX |
| Country of manufacture | United States |
| Model year code (10th digit) | J — 2018 |
| Assembly plant code (11th digit) | G |
| Vehicle descriptor section (VDS) | GU4L3 |
| VIN check digit (9th) | 1 |
| Production serial number | 199480 |
About This 2018 Kia Optima
This 2018 Kia Optima surfaced at the auction yard in St. Louis (IL) and is now fully searchable by its VIN. At the time it was catalogued the odometer showed 65,858 miles, and the exterior is listed as White. Because every figure on this page is bound to the VIN, you can cross-check it against any third-party history report.
Understanding the Reported Damage
Front-end damage usually involves the bumper, hood, radiator support, headlights and sometimes the airbags. Inspect the photos for frame or core-support deformation, which is costlier to repair than cosmetic panel damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VIN 5XXGU4L31JG199480 salvage or auction history?
This page collects the public auction record tied to VIN 5XXGU4L31JG199480. It indicates the 2018 Kia Optima passed through a North American insurance or salvage auction, where the photos and reported damage shown here were recorded.
Where was this 2018 Kia Optima located?
The most recent auction listing placed this vehicle at St. Louis (IL). Auction locations can change if a car is relisted.
Can I get a full history report for VIN 5XXGU4L31JG199480?
Yes. Enter the VIN 5XXGU4L31JG199480 into the search box at the top of the page to pull the available history, and cross-reference it with an independent provider for title and odometer records.
Are the photos of this exact car?
Yes — the images on this page are the original auction photos captured for VIN 5XXGU4L31JG199480, not stock photography.
Market analysis for this 2018 Kia Optima
We hold 52 comparable Kia Optima auction results from 2016–2020. Across those sales the average price was $2,906, ranging from $375 to $10,700.
This particular car sold for $925 — 68.2% below the comparable average. Prices this far below the comparable average usually reflect heavier damage, higher mileage, or missing paperwork — the photos and damage fields above are the place to check which applies here.
Its recorded odometer reading of 65,858 miles compares with an average of 79,694 miles across the comparable group — roughly 13,836 miles less.
The most frequently reported primary damage among comparable Optima listings is Front End (32 of the group).
Figures are calculated from CarFinderVIN's own record of auction results and refresh as new sales are added.