Based on 72 active AutoTrader listings, here is the complete market analysis for the Kia Forte. Find the best model year for your budget, see how prices change with age and mileage, and get our data-driven recommendation.
Total Listings
72
Median Price
$18,167
Price Range
$924 — $151,781
Avg Mileage
9,299 mi
Median price: $18,999 · 95% of new price · Depreciation: 5.6% / yr
Price stabilises at ~$18,999 with only 5.6% yearly depreciation
The best model year is usually not the cheapest year. It is the point where depreciation has slowed, inventory is still available, and mileage is not so high that maintenance risk dominates the savings.
Use the recommendation above as a shortlist, then compare ownership history, open recalls, trim level, and regional pricing before making an offer.
Median price with 25th–75th percentile range per model year
2010 — 2024
19,270
2023
| Year | Listings | Median | P25 | P75 | Value vs New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4817 | $19,920 | $18,445 | $21,895 | 100% |
| 2023 ★ | 5999 | $18,999 | $17,595 | $20,873 | 95% |
| 2022 | 1810 | $17,994 | $16,216 | $19,634 | 90% |
| 2021 | 1884 | $15,832 | $13,919 | $17,590 | 79% |
| 2020 | 1085 | $14,355 | $12,222 | $15,998 | 72% |
| 2019 | 826 | $12,995 | $10,572 | $15,238 | 65% |
| 2018 | 628 | $10,758 | $8,495 | $13,019 | 54% |
| 2017 | 896 | $10,664 | $8,495 | $12,874 | 54% |
| 2016 | 481 | $8,794 | $7,538 | $10,495 | 44% |
| 2015 | 325 | $8,377 | $6,999 | $10,000 | 42% |
| 2014 | 309 | $6,000 | $4,999 | $8,696 | 30% |
| 2013 | 43 | $7,495 | $5,999 | $8,345 | 38% |
| 2012 | 105 | $5,995 | $4,990 | $6,588 | 30% |
| 2011 | 41 | $6,478 | $4,495 | $7,488 | 33% |
| 2010 | 21 | $3,500 | $3,495 | $5,995 | 18% |
Sample Size
72
Market
United States and Canada
Refresh
Updated daily
Use these figures as a market baseline, then verify the VIN, title, accident history, taxes, dealer fees, financing terms, and inspection results before buying.
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