Used Kia Forte Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Kia Forte typically lists for $14,500 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,999 for a 2010 to $18,785 for a 2024 — every figure below is a national median of 6,233 live listings, not a book value, and the Forte steps down a median 10.0% per model year of age.
Kia Forte price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,785 | $16,138 – $21,560 | 43,270 mi | 26–34 MPG | 4★ | 974 |
| 2023 | $18,203 | $15,086 – $21,111 | 46,373 mi | 26–34 MPG | 4★ | 1,372 |
| 2022 | $16,378 | $13,000 – $19,300 | 65,259 mi | 26–35 MPG | 4★ | 430 |
| 2021 | $14,500 | $9,999 – $17,998 | 76,239 mi | 28–35 MPG | 4★ | 554 |
| 2020 | $12,997 | $9,500 – $16,432 | 82,015 mi | 28–35 MPG | 4★ | 483 |
| 2019 | $11,451 | $8,214 – $15,497 | 91,000 mi | 31–35 MPG | 4★ | 544 |
| 2018 | $9,995 | $5,999 – $13,997 | 98,302 mi | 28–32 MPG | 5★ | 305 |
| 2017 | $8,991 | $5,995 – $12,992 | 102,923 mi | 28–32 MPG | 5★ | 535 |
| 2016 | $7,588 | $5,000 – $11,377 | 107,715 mi | 28–30 MPG | 5★ | 312 |
| 2015 | $6,999 | $4,989 – $9,995 | 114,957 mi | 29–30 MPG | 5★ | 277 |
| 2014 | $6,900 | $3,999 – $9,999 | 114,845 mi | 28–29 MPG | 4★ | 189 |
| 2013 | $5,951 | $3,999 – $8,446 | 118,223 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 63 |
| 2012 | $5,458 | $3,900 – $7,000 | 131,286 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 81 |
| 2011 | $5,549 | $3,269 – $8,995 | 126,049 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 46 |
| 2010 | $4,999 | $2,998 – $7,629 | 143,435 mi | 26–30 MPG | — | 68 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Kia Forte
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2010, typically listing for $4,999 (most between $2,998 and $7,629) with an average odometer of 143,435 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the GT LINE at a typical $19,991. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 10.0%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Kia Forte listings for sale →
Most expensive Kia Forte
The priciest used model year is the 2024 at a typical $18,785 (most between $16,138 and $21,560). The most expensive common trim is the GT, typically $20,369 — a $378 spread over the base GT LINE within the same nameplate.
Kia Forte price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the GT LINE, typically lists for $19,991; the priciest, the GT, for $20,369. The GT LINE is what the used market mostly stocks — 76.7% of trim-labeled listings, while the GT is the rarest quotable trim at 23.3%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT LINEMost popularCheapest | $19,991 | $16,883 – $22,006 | 76.7% | 39,997 mi |
| GTPriciest | $20,369 | $17,333 – $23,281 | 23.3% | 44,763 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia Forte cost?
As of October 2026, a used Kia Forte typically lists for $14,500 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,999 (2010) to $18,785 (2024), based on 6,233 live listings.
How much is a 2024 Kia Forte?
A used 2024 Kia Forte typically lists for $18,785, with most asking prices between $16,138 and $21,560. Average odometer reading is 43,270 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Kia Forte worth looking at?
The 2010 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,999 — but compare its mileage (143,435 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Kia Forte depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Forte steps down a median 10.0% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Forte's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (GT LINE) typically lists for $19,991 while the priciest (GT) runs $20,369 — a $378 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the GT LINE (76.7% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $19,991.
How much is a used 2023 Kia Forte?
A used 2023 Kia Forte typically lists for $18,203, with most asking prices between $15,086 and $21,111; average odometer is 46,373 miles (1,372 for sale).
https://vehisales.com/research/prices/kia/forte.
See also: Kia Forte hub — live listings & specs · Kia Forte MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.