2018 Hyundai Elantra value
In Good condition, a 2018 Hyundai Elantra is likely worth $3,700–$6,350 as a trade-in, $8,200–$10,000 in a private sale and $9,375–$11,450 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $17,290 (median of 17 cited listings on Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).
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What you'd likely get
| If you… | Range |
|---|---|
| Trade-in at a dealer What a dealer typically credits you toward another car. | $3,700–$6,350 |
| Private-party sale Selling yourself to another person. | $8,200–$10,000 |
| Dealer retail (fair purchase) What buyers typically pay a dealer. | $9,375–$11,450 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book, Good condition, fetched Oct 23, 2026, valid through 10/23/2026. Ranges span the styles KBB lists for this year. Edmunds per-model ranges: not available (not collected).
Typical dealer asking price: $17,290 (17 listings, Oct 23, 2026, Carvana). Asking prices are what dealers list, not what they pay you. See the listings
Typical dealer asking price
$17,290
Median of 17 dealer listings. Typical range $14,690–$18,890 (middle 50%) from 17 cited comparable listings observed Oct 23, 2026–Oct 23, 2026.
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| Price | Trim | Miles | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,790 | - | ≈113,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $13,790 | - | - | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $13,990 | - | ≈97,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $14,590 | GT | ≈92,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $14,790 | - | ≈95,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $15,790 | GT | ≈65,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $15,990 | - | ≈71,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $16,990 | - | ≈15,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,290 | - | ≈49,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,590 | Sport | ≈74,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,990 | - | ≈42,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $18,290 | - | ≈18,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $18,790 | - | ≈42,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $18,990 | - | ≈29,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $19,590 | SEL | ≈23,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $19,790 | - | ≈28,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $19,990 | - | ≈24,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
Method: Median of asking/sold prices of cited comparable 2018 Hyundai Elantra listings observed in the last 120 days. Minimum 5 comps required. How this works
Safety recalls (0)
NHTSA's recall database returned no recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra model names we queried.
Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check a VIN-specific recall at NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API (ELANTRA) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)
Source: NHTSA Recalls API (ELANTRA GT) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)
Fuel economy (25–35 MPG combined)
| Version | City/Hwy/Comb | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra Automatic (AM7) | 26/33/29 | 1.6L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Elantra Automatic (AM7) | 32/40/35 | 1.4L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Elantra Automatic (S6) | 28/37/32 | 2.0L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Elantra Manual 6-spd | 26/36/29 | 2.0L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Elantra Manual 6-spd | 22/30/25 | 1.6L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Elantra GT Automatic (AM7) | 26/32/28 | 1.6L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov · fetched Oct 23, 2026
NHTSA model names
NHTSA vPIC lists these Hyundai model names for 2018: Elantra, Elantra GT.
Source: NHTSA vPIC · fetched Oct 23, 2026
Kelley Blue Book values
For a 2018 Hyundai Elantra in Good condition, KBB showed: fair purchase price $9,375–$11,450; private party $8,200–$10,000; trade-in $3,700–$6,350.
KBB values by style (6)
| Style | Fair purchase | Private party | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Sedan 4D | $9,375 | $8,200 | $3,700 |
| SE Sedan 4D | $9,475 | $8,300 | $4,450 |
| SEL Sedan 4D | $9,900 | $8,675 | $5,450 |
| Value Edition Sedan 4D | $10,300 | $9,025 | $5,900 |
| Limited Sedan 4D | $10,650 | $9,325 | $6,350 |
| Sport Sedan 4D | $11,450 | $10,000 | $6,175 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book, fetched Oct 23, 2026 · KBB values valid through 10/23/2026 · page hash d96f0d67ab1c. KBB figures are KBB's estimates, shown separately from our listing-based value.
2018 Hyundai Elantra specs
| Fuel economy (city / hwy / combined) | 22–32 / 30–40 / 25–35 MPG (EPA) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl (EPA) |
| Horsepower | 128 - 201 hp (KBB) |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7), Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd (EPA) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive (EPA) |
| Fuel type | Regular (EPA) |
| EPA size class | Midsize Cars, Large Cars (EPA) |
| Body styles | Sedan 4D (KBB) |
| Cargo volume | 14.4 cu ft (KBB) |
| Trims / styles | Eco Sedan 4D, SE Sedan 4D, SEL Sedan 4D, Value Edition Sedan 4D, Limited Sedan 4D, Sport Sedan 4D (KBB) |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov (fetched Oct 23, 2026) and Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); fields marked with another source cite that page and fetch date. Ranges span all versions listed.
Market context
Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).
Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.
Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026
Questions
What is a 2018 Hyundai Elantra worth?
In Good condition, a 2018 Hyundai Elantra is likely worth $3,700–$6,350 as a trade-in, $8,200–$10,000 in a private sale and $9,375–$11,450 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $17,290 (median of 17 cited listings on Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).
What is the trade-in value of a 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Kelley Blue Book lists a trade-in range of $3,700–$6,350 for a 2018 Hyundai Elantra in Good condition (fetched Oct 23, 2026). Private-party: $8,200–$10,000. Dealer retail: $9,375–$11,450.
What do dealers ask for a used 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Dealers typically ask about $17,290 for a 2018 Hyundai Elantra (median asking price; middle 50% $14,690–$18,890), based on 17 cited listings from Carvana observed Oct 23, 2026.
What is the price range for a used 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Asking prices in our 17 cited listings ran from $12,790 to $19,990; the middle half sat between $14,690 and $18,890.
How many miles do used 2018 Hyundai Elantra listings have?
The 16 listings with a mileage shown had 15,000–113,000 miles (median 49,000).
Where does this 2018 Hyundai Elantra value come from?
From 17 public listings on Carvana, each linked below with its fetch date and a content hash of the page we read. Download them as CSV or JSON.
Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?
NHTSA returned no recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra model names we queried (checked Oct 23, 2026).
What MPG does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA combined fuel economy for 2018 Hyundai Elantra versions ranges from 25 to 35 MPG, per fueleconomy.gov.
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