Used Kia Forte Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Kia Forte typically lists for $14,897 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,995 for a 2010 to $18,995 for a 2024 — every figure below is a national median of 6,243 live listings, not a book value, and the Forte steps down a median 11.5% 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 | $18,995 | $16,594 – $22,286 | 42,176 mi | 26–34 MPG | 4★ | 998 |
| 2023 | $18,988 | $15,538 – $21,995 | 45,063 mi | 26–34 MPG | 4★ | 1,434 |
| 2022 | $17,343 | $13,498 – $20,499 | 63,006 mi | 26–35 MPG | 4★ | 456 |
| 2021 | $14,897 | $9,999 – $18,112 | 77,340 mi | 28–35 MPG | 4★ | 540 |
| 2020 | $13,150 | $9,497 – $16,939 | 84,034 mi | 28–35 MPG | 4★ | 425 |
| 2019 | $11,636 | $7,999 – $15,473 | 93,332 mi | 31–35 MPG | 4★ | 539 |
| 2018 | $9,434 | $6,253 – $13,561 | 101,754 mi | 28–32 MPG | 5★ | 356 |
| 2017 | $8,998 | $6,432 – $13,597 | 100,337 mi | 28–32 MPG | 5★ | 473 |
| 2016 | $7,823 | $5,220 – $12,214 | 110,277 mi | 28–30 MPG | 5★ | 325 |
| 2015 | $7,279 | $5,156 – $10,995 | 112,066 mi | 29–30 MPG | 5★ | 236 |
| 2014 | $6,900 | $4,496 – $10,269 | 118,168 mi | 28–29 MPG | 4★ | 202 |
| 2013 | $5,995 | $3,995 – $8,391 | 121,871 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 57 |
| 2012 | $5,911 | $3,967 – $7,992 | 133,899 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 78 |
| 2011 | $5,990 | $3,077 – $9,073 | 133,396 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 39 |
| 2010 | $4,995 | $2,997 – $7,323 | 143,372 mi | 26–30 MPG | — | 85 |
“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 $4,995 (most between $2,997 and $7,323) with an average odometer of 143,372 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the LXS at a typical $18,698. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 11.5%, 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 $18,995 (most between $16,594 and $22,286). The most expensive common trim is the GT, typically $21,569 — a $2,871 spread over the base LXS 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 LXS, typically lists for $18,698; the priciest, the GT, for $21,569. The GT LINE is what the used market mostly stocks — 73.6% of trim-labeled listings, while the LXS is the rarest quotable trim at 3.1%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT LINEMost popular | $20,758 | $17,785 – $22,998 | 73.6% | 37,390 mi |
| GTPriciest | $21,569 | $18,454 – $23,991 | 23.3% | 42,877 mi |
| LXSCheapest | $18,698 | $16,248 – $21,120 | 3.1% | 44,098 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 August 2026, a used Kia Forte typically lists for $14,897 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,995 (2010) to $18,995 (2024), based on 6,243 live listings.
How much is a 2024 Kia Forte?
A used 2024 Kia Forte typically lists for $18,995, with most asking prices between $16,594 and $22,286. Average odometer reading is 42,176 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 $4,995 — but compare its mileage (143,372 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 11.5% 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 (LXS) typically lists for $18,698 while the priciest (GT) runs $21,569 — a $2,871 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the GT LINE (73.6% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $20,758.
How much is a used 2023 Kia Forte?
A used 2023 Kia Forte typically lists for $18,988, with most asking prices between $15,538 and $21,995; average odometer is 45,063 miles (1,434 for sale).
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See also: Kia Forte hub — live listings & specs · Kia Forte MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.