Used Kia Forte Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used Kia Forte typically lists for $14,977 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,995 for a 2010 to $18,995 for a 2023 — every figure below is a national median of 6,455 live listings, not a book value, and the Forte steps down a median 12.6% 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 | $18,993 | $16,785 – $22,542 | 41,476 mi | 34 MPG | 4★ | 1,078 |
| 2023 | $18,995 | $15,888 – $22,297 | 44,020 mi | 34 MPG | 4★ | 1,528 |
| 2022 | $17,296 | $13,799 – $20,885 | 60,321 mi | 35 MPG | 4★ | 432 |
| 2021 | $14,977 | $10,464 – $18,307 | 75,459 mi | 35 MPG | 4★ | 557 |
| 2020 | $13,492 | $9,755 – $16,970 | 81,793 mi | 35 MPG | 4★ | 466 |
| 2019 | $11,989 | $8,494 – $15,916 | 90,127 mi | 35 MPG | 4★ | 488 |
| 2018 | $9,449 | $6,855 – $13,576 | 99,034 mi | 25–28 MPG | 5★ | 393 |
| 2017 | $9,468 | $5,995 – $13,028 | 101,879 mi | 25–32 MPG | 5★ | 488 |
| 2016 | $7,995 | $5,462 – $12,475 | 106,733 mi | 24–30 MPG | 5★ | 314 |
| 2015 | $7,777 | $5,040 – $10,746 | 109,378 mi | 24–30 MPG | 5★ | 255 |
| 2014 | $6,800 | $4,655 – $9,999 | 119,069 mi | 24–29 MPG | 4★ | 192 |
| 2013 | $5,993 | $3,706 – $8,989 | 123,515 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 60 |
| 2012 | $5,995 | $3,973 – $7,810 | 133,954 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 87 |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $3,500 – $7,995 | 131,700 mi | 26–30 MPG | 4★ | 41 |
| 2010 | $4,995 | $3,125 – $7,948 | 144,730 mi | — | — | 76 |
“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.
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 $20,818; the priciest, the GT, for $21,778. The GT LINE is what the used market mostly stocks — 75.4% of trim-labeled listings, while the GT is the rarest quotable trim at 24.6%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT LINEMost popularCheapest | $20,818 | $17,795 – $23,210 | 75.4% | 36,662 mi |
| GTPriciest | $21,778 | $18,931 – $23,992 | 24.6% | 41,886 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 July 2026, a used Kia Forte typically lists for $14,977 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,995 (2010) to $18,995 (2023), based on 6,455 live listings.
How much is a 2024 Kia Forte?
A used 2024 Kia Forte typically lists for $18,993, with most asking prices between $16,785 and $22,542. Average odometer reading is 41,476 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 (144,730 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 12.6% 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 $20,818 while the priciest (GT) runs $21,778 — a $960 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the GT LINE (75.4% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $20,818.
How much is a used 2023 Kia Forte?
A used 2023 Kia Forte typically lists for $18,995, with most asking prices between $15,888 and $22,297; average odometer is 44,020 miles (1,528 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.